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Morning Mantra

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I watched the sun rise through the trees.

It spoke of renewal and energy.

A singular bright orange sphere of hope

drifting slickly over the hills and sea,

now rising higher with instinctive intent

until a collection of clouds wrap themselves around it

 like an ethereal lampshade.

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Raj Ferds

Sat 4th Feb 2017 17:56

Thanks Graham and Randall.
Glad you both enjoyed it.

Graham I quite agree, the work slickly does look a bit odd and out of place now that I look at it.

Raj

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Randall Eckstein

Sat 4th Feb 2017 13:29

Love the evocative imagery of the poem. My instructors taught me that if you can make the reader see, smell, hear, taste, or feel your poem, then you are a true artist. You've painted a picture here that I can definitely see. It's a great piece. Kudos.

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Graham Sherwood

Sat 4th Feb 2017 12:28

I agree with Colin, we should celebrate sunrise more readily.
You say renewal and energy, I say reassurance too.
A lovely piece, succinct but conveying wonder.

Only word I'd change is slickly, it feels to sharp for me.

good work

Graham

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Raj Ferds

Sat 4th Feb 2017 09:56

Thanks Colin. Mantras do work for some people. Sets the tone for the day I guess. Same here, I tend to forget.
Takes discipline.

R

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Sat 4th Feb 2017 08:40

I like a good morning mantra Raj, I just forget to utter them when I wake. Sun is shining here this morning so your words have worked. Have a good day my friend ?

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