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Solemnity of the Day
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Saturday, December 11, 2021 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- The Solemnity of the Day -- John Herlihy Certain days throughout the year, Bring with them an aura of solemnity. Good Friday, the death of Jesus, a tear, The resurrection’s message of mystery. Birthday, the day a person was born, A celebration of life and of destiny. From the mystery of existence torn, Thanks to God’s blessing and mercy. The joyousness of Independence Day, The day to signify what freedom means. The heart finally uncaged, never to betray, As night accepts the glow of moonbeams. The first day of the new year rings solemn, We commemorate it with a toast and a kiss. We fill our hearts with resolutions as an omen, Of all the days that may come, filled with bliss. The solemnity of the day begins with the dawn, First light bids farewell to the darkness of night. In taking its leave, the night welcomes in the morn, Night’s darkness willing to surrender to the light. Indeed, the day still rings solemn at the fall of dusk, Night’s shadows pitter-patter behind the day’s light. The wind whispers secrets, the earth smells of musk, The day blends seamlessly into the solemnity of night. - - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Sunday 21 February 2021

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on December 24, 2021

IN THE BEGINNING AND THE END...THE DAY IS SOLEMN. REMINDS ME OF PEOPLE; USUALLY UPON AWAKENING ONE IS QUIET AND CALM BEFORE STIRRING. AND AT THE END OF THE DAY THERE IS A STILL SILENCE BEFORE SLEEP TAKES US. ENJOYED. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by JoAnne Cromp (Reader)

Reviewed on December 11, 2021

I loved this gorgeous poem so much John. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas *

Reviewed by Mystic Rose

Solemnly felt but the radiance of this poem certainly did not
miss its target dear John. I have enjoyed your vision, very much.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

There are various ways the reader might interpret this. There are the spiritual aspects that stand out first and foremost to me, and then, of course, the corporeal aspects. Thanks. Enjoyed the imagery. Peace.... rlc

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

These most sacred of days, holy days, singled out in your poem, should be the reward warrior and mere existence as a poet and still living. Fortunately, most governments of our time off from work so that these days can be celebrated with family and friends.

Thanks for illustrating their worth to us.

Ron