Comment from Samuel Dickens

Excellent

Just gorgeous, both the words and the photo. I've been known to get up before sunrise and go to a certain place to capture the sunrise, too. There's just something about the experience that makes one feel part of a wondrous whole.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Samuel. It was my first time to climb Pinnacle. 8-)

reply by the author on 03-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Samuel. It was my first time to climb Pinnacle. 8-)

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

At first I did not quite get the first line but now see you are speaking of the presence behind the sun, the essence of life spreading its rays and warming us all. Excellent in that your personification is indirect and natural.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks so much. I appreciate your review! 8-)

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Pictures never do it justice...the poem does though

Well done....I like gray wispy smoke signals

And curtain of fire

God bless bg

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks. I appreciate your review. 8-)

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

your poem is in good structure for the tanka
the third line works particularly well as a pivot
lovely use of alliteration
excellent use of personification
beautiful descriptive detail
and a moving message
Brooke

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks, Brooke! 8-)

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

I like the description, "tranquility of a sunrise". Yes, there is a message of peace in the morning explosion of colors emanating from the sun's rays as it gently warms a human heart as your poem effectively explored. Thanks for sharing this one, God bless.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thank you for your review and kind comments. I'm happy you could relate. 8-)

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

A lovely photo--a well-crafted poem to complement morning beauty;
"curtain of fire";
"gray wispy smoke signals";
Colorful skies ease us into a new day as we behold their brilliant, unique displays.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for your review and comments. 8-)

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

gray wispy smoke signals
of peace to the human heart

Terrific ending to this lovely sunrise tanka. I love the "Smoke signals" especially, and of course their message of PEACE. Each morning the sun rises on a new day. We can only hope that peace will come with it. Not so often lately though.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks, Phyllis. I appreciate your review and comments. Sometimes I just strive for what I can control - inner peace. 8-)

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

You say the picture doesn't do it justice. I feel the same way about my review. What words can adequately describe this magnificent photo and the words you have added to it.

It is Mother Nature at her incomparable best. All I can say is thank you for sharing it with us

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Bob, for your review and kind comments! 8-)

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Photos never can capture the beauty of sunrise or sunset.
Brilliant metaphor of fire and smoke signals. Alliteration of sun, send, and signals adds smoothness to the message.
Good luck in the contest. This stands a good chance.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks, Shari. It was really a fun outing with friends. One gal brought coffee and powered donuts for us as we watched the sunrise! 8-)

Comment from flamingstar

Excellent

How beautiful. Sunrises are so special that it's a shame I can't get out of bed in time to see more of them! I love the last line because how could you feel anything BUT peace when you gaze upon a sky like that???

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for your review and comments. I'm sorry to hear that you are confined to bed and hope that you are finding other ways to find peace and joy in your life. Hugs! 8-)

reply by flamingstar on 30-Oct-2014

Ha! I didn't mean I'm confined to my bed - only that I'm too tired to get up that early!

reply by the author on 30-Oct-2014

Ha! Good to know!! 8-)