A Million Sunrises

There is nothing quite as soft ~
Like a small butterfly’s
Good morning kiss
Day breaks into song
I sit wrapped in
The arms of mighty oaks
Underneath translucent lime green leaves
Backlit by an eastern sky ~
Incredible thankfulness passes over me
Now I can breathe again!

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I am a beginning author, writer, and poet exploring the worlds of poetry, nature, and photography. I love capturing ordinary moments and reflecting upon our natural world and its intersections with daily life. Performing at Bella Vista’s Farmers Market, Bentonville’s First Friday, Eureka Springs’ White Street Art Walk, and the Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow’s PoetLuck. I am a member of Ozark Mountain Poets, Ozark Writers League, and Poets Northwest Roundtable of Arkansas.

Joanie Roberts
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