Somehow Dawn
I don’t know what to say. Or how.
Feeling that I am on the upslope,
not close. Not wrong. I want
to be that hollowed space
in the hackberry’s trunk,
the calm of darkened light.
And more. Some honey, dripped
from the spoon. A house finch,
fluttering. I will whittle my losses,
carve out needs. She will tell me
the history of our days. She will
smile, engrave her initials on my
chest. Somehow, the birds still
sing. Somehow, dawn trickles in.
“Somehow Dawn” was first published in August 2019 at Vox Populi. I am grateful to Michael Simms for his support, and am thrilled to be a regular contributor to this lively publication.
O at the Edges 
I deeply enjoyed reading and rereading this. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Angie. Much appreciated.
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this is beautiful….something I think we all need to hear during these troubled times. Thank you so much for a message of hope.
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Thank you very much!
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Very beautiful.
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Thank you!
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This speaks to me about aging … “whittle my losses, carve out needs” … the slowing down does yield a different set of gains, still those losses add up. Nice to think of them as a pile of branches for whittling useful aids … walking stick comes immediately to mind … also little finger fidget gizmos … (Meanwhile gratitude for each new dawn!)
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The slowing down has brought me great joy and peace. I, too, am grateful for each new dawn!
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love this poem
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Thank you, Maureen!
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It’s pretty clear that the editors at Vox Populi know a gem when they see one.
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Thanks, Ken. I’m awed to be included in such company, and thrilled that my voice is regularly exposed to such a large audience.
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I missed your beautiful art! Hope you’re well!
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Hey, it’s been ages! Great to hear from you. Welcome back. Yes, I’m doing well – no longer in Texas. Am now in Indianapolis. I hope all is good with you.
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Awesome! It’s exciting to be able to wake up one day with all new beauty and inspiration to devour! I’ve been taking lots of photos. Nevada is so beautiful. Who knew I’d fall so in love with the desert? 🤗
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I’m enjoying the newness. It’s different here (understatement), with the temperature at 3 degrees this morning. Different beauties!
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This is so beautiful and touched me a lot.
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Thank you very much! I’m so pleased that it resonated with you.
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Very much enjoyed this read. Cheers.
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Thank you, Matt. Much appreciated.
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This is beautiful. Thank you for reading my work, and in turn, opening my eyes and heart to your work! Write ON!
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Thanks very much. I’m so pleased that this resonates for you.
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