sunrise

Sonsopkom – A Poem

“Sonsopkom” is the Afrikaans word for “Dawn”. This poem is my take on sunrise.

Sonsopkom
© Garth Dutton, 2008

At the first faint light of day
Birds sing
To encourage the sun to rise.
It pays heed to them
And always does.

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