Silent Morning

Blue before dawn,
hush of the morn,
fading moon,
soft light born.

Stillness wraps
around holly
and pine,
gently flowing
through ivy
and vine.

Silence beckons
the Earth -
"Behold the
Heavenly Birth!"

Mankind braves on,
welcomes the dawn,
whispers of faith
in this quiet morn.

Kindness wraps
around stranger
and friend.
Hope will prosper,
despair will end.

Christmas Morning
has come!
Silent Morning
has come.

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About This Poem

Last Few Words: As I get older, Christmas Morning is my respite. I hope for Peace and Wonderment for all here at Neopoet. Love of the Season to all. Lavender

Style/Type: Free verse

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.

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Comments

VanRyan

4 years 6 months ago

Hi Ms. Lavender;

a very nice composition of yours. Much liked. Is it the nearness of that creepy Covid 19 that is turning an old non-believer like me, into an--at least somewhat "reformed" non-believer? The fact is, Christmas is for children--and old folks, too. And so, like Ebenezer, I too, will hold Christmas dear each day of the year. . . hell, I'll even send ye a plump goose. A sweet poem you wrote there; and so I shall end my blubbering by wishing you a Merry Christmas, dear lady. Van, aka Jerry

Lavender

4 years 6 months ago

Hello, Jerry!

How are you? Well, I hope! I think it is easy to become a Scrooge initially, and then much easier still to become reformed! Your poetry has always expressed how dear you hold each day!
Merry Christmas!
L

Lavender

4 years 6 months ago

Wonderful Teddy

In my head, the poem was written to the soft melody of "Silent Night" - a Christmas song like no other. (Of course, what's in my head and what actually makes its way out are sometimes worlds apart.) I wish you tranquility this Christmas, and each day after!
Peace!
L