Dawn
at
KIRA
1
A fiery wedge, fierce beneath
black-capped clouds, alive
the firmament with light,
breaking its waves over woods,
waters, tranquil the bay, grey,
yellow-streaked, then blue,
the new day dawning,
driving night away,
false shadows fleeing.
2
To rock this new born babe,
to swaddle it in a cloak of cloud,
disguised for a moment its promise,
nature nurturing heart and mind,
filling the flesh with memory’s
instantaneous flash breaking its light
into the dark where no light shone,
fearful, the dream world,
gone now, dwindling, as day light
shafts its arrowed flight.
3
How thoughtful My Lady
who placed me here,
at this desk,
at this window,
at this moment of time.
Glorious, this day-break:
words no justice can do
to peace and light,
this early morning,
filtering sunlight
through the waking mind,
relighting the fires
within the heart,
and glory
a word’s throw away
outside this window.
rogermoorepoet 
What a lovely reflection of your time at KIRA. Inspiring, Roger.
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It would be a great place for you to go, Tanya. I think you would really enjoy it and be incredibly productive. A whole month dedicated to your art … and nothing else to worry you!
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That sounds amazing!
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You can always apply. I have all the details!
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Very, very nice.
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Thanks, Allan. This was from last ear’s residency at KIRA / Kingsbrae. That was the view from my bedroom window (every morning). The poems are from One Small Corner. I think you have a copy.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks, Meg. I re-read On Small Corner yesterday, the book of poems I wrote last year while in residency at KIRA / Kingsbrae. That was my morning view from my bedroom window in the Red Room. The water is Passamaquoddy Bay. A beautiful place, St. Andrews, and Kingsbrae Gardens are spectacular and well worth a visit.
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It sounds lovely and a great place to find inspiration!
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It is all of that and more. I would highly recommend applying for a residency there next year (June, July, or August). I was there in June, 2017. A very propitious time.
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I remember! So much poetry!
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Indeed. And I didn’t put it all up online. There’s a lot more to come!
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I look forward to it!
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