River Sunrise Poem by James Casey

Sunrise on the river is natures glorious sight
Light sneaks over the mountain, and eases out the night
Whether, the night, be starlit or cloudy with gloom
The new warmth of the morning can easily last til noon

As the mist slowly rises from the surface below
Those droplets, with sun, put on quite a show
There's a rainbow of color as it heads towards the sky
Leaves all in wonder while it pleases the eye

Lookin down the river a muskrat's headin in
And the ducks are out for their first morning swim
The otters are sunnin on some rocks nearby
Knowing that breakfast will come on the fly

The warmth of the sun brings droopy leaves to life
They brighten up, stand tall and bask in the light
The heron wades, looking, for his first morning meal
We all know he'll get one, it's no big deal

Look, there's a couple down there, not far below
Two Canadian geese their children in tow
Ah, sunrise on the river, when the suns commin up
Tis a marvelous sight, indeed, above a hot coffee cup


Jim 1990