In the hush before dawn

In the hush before dawn,
the sky holds its breath—
a deep inhale of color not yet formed.

Clouds drift like thoughts
half-remembered,
fluffy and slow,
brushing the edges of the waking world.

A bird sings,
its silhouette etched
against the pale light—
a fleeting ink stroke on morning’s canvas.

The wind whispers through leaves
as if the forest
is gossiping with the breeze,
old stories passed from branch to branch.

By nightfall,
stars bloom like frost
on the black velvet sky,
each one a question
we forgot to ask.

And in the stillness,
nature does not explain—
it only shows,
and waits
for us to listen.

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8 responses to “In the hush before dawn”

  1. Rebecca Cuningham Avatar

    Your poems have reached a new level in the last two years. They are so deep, well crafted and elegant.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      So kind of you to say, Rebecca, thank you so much ❤️❤️

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  2. SRIKANTH Avatar

    Lyrical and luminous—this is a meditation in motion, capturing the quiet wisdom of nature with exquisite grace. Every line invites stillness and wonder.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks for your feedback. Really appreciate it. 🙂💜💜

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  3. SueW Avatar

    Fabulous, Carol! And thank you for sharing it with our challenge. 🙂

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      You’re welcome, Sue. It was my pleasure. 🤗🤗

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  4. Gerry C. Avatar

    Evening silhouettes are filled with images and interpretations.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you for commenting, Jerry ❤️❤️

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