Original DDE™ art: “Sunrise” by: rob kistner © 11/17/25
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I coax a smile
in your waking hours
to lift the shadow from your eyes—
a glimmer of warmth
like a first ray of sunrise
my love
gentle and bright
to help the fragile curves
of your lips
catch the glow
of first light
rob kistner © 11/17/25
A smile transforms a face. Coaxing a sad person to smile is a great act of generosity. Beautiful poeming, Rob.
Thank you so much Lisa… 🙂
Good morning, Rob! It’s beautiful to read this poem as the sun is coming up here.
I am pleased Jay… 🙂
The best kind of coaxing, Rob, romantic and kind.
Thank you so much Kim… 😉
That smile makes all the difference
Small things can carry big impact… 😉
Beautifully written, Rob. Love the song also!
Thank you Dwight… 😉
Oh, that so touches my heart!
I am genuinely pleased this resonated for you Rosemary… 🙂
What a sweet wake up. Nice!
Donna… 😉
Lovely write, Rob ?
My wife is always soft and gentle in the morning before she lets the wilds of the day haunt her head.
I have seen that ghost as well shaun… 😐
A gift for both, a sense of hope comes in a smile. Poignant.
Yes sir Paul, benefit for giver and receiver… 😉