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Before Dawn
by Daniel S. McTaggart → (All Poetry by Daniel S. McTaggart)
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an icicle waits

for the sun


snow sifts over

a trail

of vanishing footprints


a candle burns

in a kitchen window
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 Reviews of "Before Dawn"
Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on April 5, 2008
Few words - great impact !
Love this one.
Amira
Reviewed by Leann Marshall
Reviewed on March 5, 2008
I am a big fan of carefully chosen, powerful words used sparingly. This is certainly a good example. Thanks for sharing this, I truly enjoyed it.
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2008
Oh...SO...lovely, Daniel.
I feel like putting it on a canvas, as you so poetically did in verse.
Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on March 4, 2008
This sets an enchanting scene....Entirely captivating...Diana.
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 3, 2008
You have used the power of word economy. I find your allusions stongly symbolic. This is very effective, Daniel. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on March 3, 2008
Dan,

EXQUISITE mood and imagery - stunning composition!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on March 3, 2008
Excellent visuals Dan, good to read you again. I still pick up your
book and enjoy those after midnight observations of yours...

Carole~
Reviewed by William DeVault
Reviewed on March 3, 2008
Bravo, Dan. Excellent.
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
Great imagery in just a few lines!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
...few words beautifully penned...say much...of winter.
well done Daniel...
John
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
i agree--i am anxious for spring myself!! enjoyed your visual write!
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on March 2, 2008
Not only the icicle is waiting...I have had winter...Ed
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