by Kathryn E.
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January 15, 2006

In the quiet

July 12, 2007 05:57 AM EDT
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In the quiet of the dark, I arose. I arose to pitch black slid to grey, hoping for a water color wash.  I looked up, hoping for rosy dawn, but did not find her.  The impatiens on my balcony opened, one bud at a time, as I sprinkled life-giving water over them.

The birds arose early morning, soon creating a clatter of song, cacophony to some, but music to me.  I heard Chickadee's mating call, Grackles and Starlings chatter, a Mourning Dove plaintive's cry. In the distance, the Scooch-Scooch of the Pheasant.

The sky, moments before, a grey paste, broke into an arpeggio scale of pastels: pink, orange and peach, the color of my impatiens, and the sun slid imperceptibly over the horizon, peeking at the day.

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Comments: 63

Lisa Gensheimer Jul 12, 2007, 6:17am EDT
Early morning is my favorite time of day. You have captured its essence beautifully; your words are as lyrical as the birdsongs.
Virginia M. Jul 12, 2007, 6:17am EDT
Beautiful! I used to take a cup of coffee out in the early morning, to enjoy the days' awakening:)
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 6:19am EDT
This is a true picture, more of less, of my day this morning before I showered. Now the sun is really up and I'm off to work.
Genine Hopkins Jul 12, 2007, 6:39am EDT
Kathryn: Like you I love waking up just before the sun starts to rise. It is calm, peaceful, and nature is busy getting ready for its busy day. This is usually the time I head out for my jog/walk; wouldn't enjoy it nearly as much any other time of the day! Have a super day!
Anil Prasad Jul 12, 2007, 6:49am EDT
Picturesque words wide open a window to nature in a fine morning.
Wonderful!
Sonali ~ Jul 12, 2007, 6:57am EDT
This was perfect to wake up to. Enjoyed it - thanks!
John F Walter Jul 12, 2007, 7:33am EDT
A sensory treat of an aubade, Kathryn, balsam buds blossoming and distinct birds´twittering out their bird cries and dawning sunlight perceived in its full range of softer spectral tints. You show the writer/reader how crucial it is to see and hear one´s experience in a discriminatory way, where the sensitivity of the subjective response unfettered by any lingering emotion enters what the Vajrayana Buddhists call the rigpo of big mind, and one tastes fully the world as sensorium, and brings it alive in description.

Excellent prose poem.
Spencer T. Jul 12, 2007, 7:35am EDT
I like to sit on the porch and watch the dawn rise. Good stuff.
Brenda Tucker Jul 12, 2007, 7:45am EDT
I love this Kathryn...I start each day this way. Your depiction of it is awesome.
Chas Andrews Jul 12, 2007, 8:08am EDT
Very nice work.
Debbie G. Jul 12, 2007, 8:34am EDT
Lovely Kathryn!
Pamela L. Jul 12, 2007, 8:46am EDT
Its just a very few moments, this special time of the day. But its such a treasure, these very few moments.
Michael Daube Jul 12, 2007, 8:47am EDT
Kathryn, In the Quiet is simply beautiful. Thank you.
Birdie Jaworski Jul 12, 2007, 9:37am EDT
Kathryn, lovely. The birds make the morning, that's what my gramma would say. A beautiful description of dark melting into sun.
Missy Cline Jul 12, 2007, 9:45am EDT
simply beautiful Kathryn!
Cheryl W. Jul 12, 2007, 9:49am EDT
Beautiful, Kathryn!
Keith Hays Jul 12, 2007, 9:49am EDT
I can hear the sounds of singing in your words.
Alison H. Jul 12, 2007, 9:49am EDT
Wonderful. I, too, got up at dawn today.....though I usually don't. You've inspired me to go outside before the heat of the day.
Anne B. Grote Jul 12, 2007, 10:09am EDT
I could actually feel your early morning wonder through this poem, Kathryn. Good stuff!
Sue * Jul 12, 2007, 10:34am EDT
It is my favorite time of the day...thank you for reminding me to step outside before the heat of the morning.
Debra H. Jul 12, 2007, 10:39am EDT
Nice piece to wake up with.
Dave Neukirch Jul 12, 2007, 10:44am EDT
No matter what the season, watching the stars fade is my quality time.
dianne j. Jul 12, 2007, 10:49am EDT
Kathryn,
I am not a morning person, but your poem makes me wish that I was. Next time that I must rise early, I will pay attention to the budding dawn.
dianne
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Jul 12, 2007, 11:44am EDT
Kathryn this was excellent, thanks for taking me along on your dawn. Now where's the coffee? ;))
Kimberly Ripley Jul 12, 2007, 12:22pm EDT
Beautiful! You obviously had a lovely morning! So glad you could capture it in words to share with the rest of us.
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 12:47pm EDT
A confession: I actually am too near the trees, apparently, to actually see the dawn peek over the horizon, with her arpgeggio scale of colors: Maybe I need to drive one half or one quarter mile where I can look over the trees to see the horizon. Not being able to see the dawn makes me very anxious, and each morning I hope...and hope..
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jul 12, 2007, 12:50pm EDT
That's the perfect time to enjoy ..
Cecile V. Jul 12, 2007, 12:53pm EDT
Beautiful dawning of the day! We're too close to the mountains to see it ourselves.
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 1:11pm EDT
Cecile, ah yes, but the mountains offer their own joy...

Thank you Bhawana.
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 1:14pm EDT
thanks all
Charles D. Jul 12, 2007, 1:21pm EDT
Great work as always. I enjoyed the read. I felt refreshed and it reminded me of a pleasant early morning in my garden among all my flowers!!! A ten for taking my mind away from work for the moment!!!
This is a wonderfully done colorful visual and auditory scene!
Alainia~ Tha one n only~ a. Jul 12, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
we all need a little quiet now and then!
Anita R. Jul 12, 2007, 3:00pm EDT
I love the way you depicted the morning & the sounds of birds. A serene, peaceful
way to wake up
andrew c. Jul 12, 2007, 3:34pm EDT
nice poem
Heidi M. Jul 12, 2007, 3:36pm EDT
I need to go to bed earlier to get in on that action!
Heidi M. Jul 12, 2007, 3:37pm EDT
BTW- That was a stunning picture!
P.W. Dowdy Jul 12, 2007, 4:31pm EDT
I so much enjoy seeing the world thru your eyes. No wonder The Creator made you a writer.
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 4:53pm EDT
I am amazed that something so simple to write has inspired so many...Truly, it was Mother Nature who did a fine job; all I did was report her actions.
Pat M. Jul 12, 2007, 5:22pm EDT
"...an arpeggio scale of pastels..." love that phrase. The detail is lovely, Kathryn.
Philip B. Jul 12, 2007, 5:39pm EDT
Kathryn,

What a wonderful picture your poem paints!

Thanks for sharing!
samantha b. Jul 12, 2007, 6:09pm EDT
Another wonderful piece of writing by you!
Dan (Cowboy Up) V. Jul 12, 2007, 7:14pm EDT
You painted a picture in my mind! C):-)
Larry H. Jul 12, 2007, 7:41pm EDT
that was nice thanks for sharing..
Sheila Deeth Jul 12, 2007, 7:48pm EDT
Loved this word-painting of dawn, the feeling of arising, and hope, small steps into a big day. Thanks.
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 8:18pm EDT
Pat: I heard it in my mind, as the colors played...

thanks all. Hoping for a good dawn tomorrow; or the next day.
Kathryn E. Jul 12, 2007, 8:20pm EDT
Thanks all for enjoying this.
Carol Roach Jul 12, 2007, 9:25pm EDT
very beatutiful
lynn a. Jul 12, 2007, 11:24pm EDT
A "feel good" note if I ever read one. I love these kinds of articles. In the midst of everything, a moment or two of wonderful.
Kathryn E. Jul 13, 2007, 12:21am EDT
Yhsnk you, Carol and lynn a....
subroto s s. Jul 13, 2007, 1:39am EDT
What a beautiful poem, Kathryn!
So colorful and serene.
The sun peeks at the day
The rain clouds are on the way,
To give a sprinkle of rain
And add more color to the impatien.
Kathryn E. Jul 13, 2007, 5:31am EDT
subroto, your poetic comment gives additional impetus to the original. Thank you very much.
Kathryn E. Jul 13, 2007, 5:33am EDT
John, I thank you very much for your impassioned words.
Tina Coruth Jul 13, 2007, 3:18pm EDT
Lovely - beautiful imagery!
Kathryn E. Jul 13, 2007, 6:08pm EDT
Thank you, Tina Coruth.
Jerri H. Jul 13, 2007, 9:31pm EDT
Thanks for sharing Kathryn! 10
Kathryn E. Jul 13, 2007, 10:46pm EDT
Hi Jerri! thanks hon.
Karolyn Q. Jul 17, 2007, 11:58am EDT
Beautiful!

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Kathryn E. Jul 17, 2007, 5:43pm EDT
Karolyn, I really look forward to receiving the fruits of your comments !!!
John L. Jul 27, 2008, 7:10am EDT
Hey, Kathryn, beautifully done. I especially liked the barb of the "mourning dove" in the midst of the alleged "quiet" of the sunrise. Nice to find your writing again as the "upgrades and chaos " near had me leaving gather.
Kathryn E. Jul 27, 2008, 7:54am EDT
Hello John L: I just saw your comment on Laura's article, I often think about you and wonder how you are doing and where you are.
jeni e. Aug 22, 2008, 1:23am EDT
Wonderful use of words...you are a romantic, am I right? So am I but I walk alone. I enjoy my walks but lately my knee has been giving me pain. I have a complex tear of the miniscus, surgery is pending. and by the way, Ouch. It is late and my pain pill is kicking in...tootles. My friend told me, 'call me, if you kneed me.'lol

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