Early morning fog
Encircles the lone giant
Dew weighs heavily
The cedar weeps under strain
Droplets roll down limbs
They cling to tips of needles
Refusing to fall
Rays of sun break through the gloom
Each branch bejeweled with diamonds
Dawn brings perspective
In light of new beginnings
Burdens are recast
Enchantment hewn from sorrows
Heavy limbs buoyed with joy
TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 30, 24 Seasons by Colleen.
JJJ Interactive Books 
I find your poem is vivid and evocative, capturing a serene yet profound moment in nature while subtly speaking to broader themes of renewal and resilience 🙌
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Thank you, Ange! 😊
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I love that last stanza- burdens are recast- is a great line.
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Thank you, Violet! 😊
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Dawn always seems to bring a brighter perspective. I like where this went.
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Thank you, D.! 😊
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Beautifully done! 💗
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Thank you, Val! 😊
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When the foggy mornings reappear, I will know it’s autumn here as well. (K)
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I can see this scene in my mind’s eye, Jennifer. The early morning dew signals the end of summer. ☮️
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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Beautiful poem, Jennifer!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette! 😊
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