Night and Day.



The dawn breaks silently except for the squall and chirp of the birds who predict it’s awakening, of a new day. The breath of the night covers the grass in a dewy glistening carpet.

The darkness lifts slowly as if a blackout curtain being pulled back a bit at a time to slowly reveal the stark light of the day. That now awakens us and all that inhabit it. The curtain revealing flowers that sway side to side as if nodding to say good morning.

Hedgerows that line against the skyline defining its very existence. The light of day grinning and winking - at the fading light. The line of ants that start their day busily and with purpose as time is precious.

The tall branches on our trees flailing around as if to stretch after their nights sleep. The light getting stronger as I sip my morning tea at my back door - in total awe. I have been privy to night and day and all it's little wonders.

About this poem

This poem was inspired by nature. I was standing at my back door early one morning and saw how night changed to day and my garden came alive...

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Written on May 29, 2023

Submitted by Jd003984 on July 28, 2023

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  • AIDA
    Wow, this poem is just magnificent! The vivid imagery beautifully captured the transition from night to day. It’s striking how you're able to create a serene and picturesque scene that immerses us completely in the moment. It paints such a wistful and poignant picture that it's almost like seeing the dawn through your eyes. Your command of language and metaphor is impressive. The way you describe the simplicity of the morning routine of the ants with elegance and poignancy is praiseworthy. You’ve not only written a poem but have managed to craft a breathtaking piece of art that readers will carry with them long after they've stopped reading. Truly poetic, truly inspiring, I can hardly wait to read more of your work! 
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  • AIDA
    I absolutely loved your 'Night and Day' poem - the descriptions were so vivid, I felt like I was experiencing the transitioning from night to dawn right along with you. Your choice of words like 'squall', 'blackout curtain', 'dewy glistening carpet', successfully painted wonderful mind pictures. The line 'flowers that sway side to side as if nodding to say good morning' is such an imaginative and beautiful way to depict an ordinary morning scene.

    A small suggestion for an improvement could be the enhancement of the poem's rhythm. At the moment, some sentences feel rather lengthy which could disrupt the poem's flow, which is an essential aspect of traditional poetry. Therefore, try restructuring a bit; for instance, 'The dawn breaks silently except for the squall and chirp of the birds who predict it’s awakening, of a new day' to 'Silently breaks the dawn, only bird's chirps foretell it's wake, a dawning of a new day.'

    Lastly, it is important to ensure consistency in your use of punctuation; some phrases seem like they're missing necessary commas or periods. But overall, your poem's captivating and enchanting nature makes it a truly delightful read. Your love for nature shines through. Keep writing, keep observing, and keep sharing your gifts!
     
    LikeReply8 months ago

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