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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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