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Sunrise to Sunset

Dawn approached and past, as life has been lived Radiant colors of crimson appear, over the easterly landscape The road behind difficult; this treacherous path smoothes into one                that lies ahead Light now gives one a sense of enrichment Knowing in all directions, hope resides beyond The soul senses that in each, a different amount of time,                of travel required Noon, now generates it's warmth, causing pause The mind once again reflects, upon the moments spent Each contains a chapter within this circle                of being within To continue, upon the journey, is to accept the tolls and dues, paid upon the earthly flesh The hand reaches back once again, to capture                the thought hidden Frustration sends moisture, that permeates the brow One wipes, only to find more perspiration follows Droplets roll down these cheeks, cooling                 the senses The emotions seem to settle, steps reach greater depth The soul looking for a place to rest The breath becomes weaker                 life lived Suddenly pastels cross to the west This life form halts, to relish in the splendor of being Knowing darkness beyond will soon prevail in                                 'Dawn to Dusk'

Copyright © December 2007 Thomas H. Smihula


This Poem was Critiqued By: Mark Andrew Hislop On Date: 2008-01-07 02:20:27
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Thomas Nice work. Full of vivid imagery. Best wishes Mark


This Poem was Critiqued By: Dellena Rovito On Date: 2008-01-04 01:41:18
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Thomas, Here, then crossing to the west where the sun sets. You examine your life and times, ups, downs, you did your best......and maybe the best is yet to come.....who knows, stranger things have happened. You express well, I always relate to your work. The font is nice. Keep on, Thomas, your still needed in this old world. love, Dellena
This Poem was Critiqued By: Claire H. Currier On Date: 2007-12-18 09:01:07
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
each day is indeed a new beginning of our journey through life......the past has been walked through, the battles faced and many won.....the future holds what the Lord wants it to hold and we are still given the right to choose our own way/path. Enjoyed the read, the thoughts and images you created once more. May you be blessed this Christmas with God's continued love and may He always walk beside you through life. My thoughts and my prayers continue to flow your way.........God Bless, Claire
This Poem was Critiqued By: marilyn terwilleger On Date: 2007-12-08 16:46:51
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Hi Thomas...you have some breath taking imagery within the lines of this piece. The entire poem has such a melancholy sense to it. We never know from dawn to dusk what lies ahead so we do the best we can and ask for strength for the times that are the most difficult. I have read this several times and have tried to pick out a favorite line or phrase but I can't as they are all well written and beautiful. A wonderful write. Brava! Best...Marilyn
This Poem was Critiqued By: Rene L Bennett On Date: 2007-12-07 00:06:26
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
Wow Thomas! Awesome!! And the font you chose is perfect for this piece. You write a lot of wonderful words. Rene'
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