Love Poem: Dawn
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Written by: Newton Ranaweera

Dawn

Played night herons - raspy, croaking calls, 
Yet a rooster played, “cock-a-doodle-doo,” 
And shadows fainted on - darkened walls, 
Alarming us, the trespassing, morning hue.  


*The 5th Place* in the following Premiere Contest (judged on Oct. 8, 2020)

Oct. 3, 2020
Rithimus Divisa 8 Poetry Contest
Contest Sponsor: Gregory R Barden 


Original poem: Let Sun Go
Posted on Sept. 6, 2020 for the contest: The night of passion and desire Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Faraz Ajmal