Lightning kisses gem-crusted crown,
alights upon noble forehead;
sunrise slowly smolders,
clasps clusters of diamonds
around royal throat.
Epaulettes are embellished
with sparkling insignia,
waist encircled with sash of sapphires.
Trousers lit by torch-lit tourmaline,
shoes polished to a singular sheen
until
King Ash is resplendent
head to toe.
Solitary,
I watch,
enthralled by the pomp
and splendour,
witness to a
Coronation.
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I had a front-row seat to the most magnificent sunrise ever to strike the face of a hoar-frosted earth this morning! I was brought to tears as I realized that I was witnessing a coronation of sorts. As Jacob did of old, I ‘leaned on my staff and worshipped’…
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Meanwhile, Melody Muses... 
WOW and WOW, Melody! The colors in your photo are among my faves–and the poem, well it’s wow-wonderful. God bless you–love, Caddo
Thanks Caddo! It was a WOW-wonderful morning, that’s for sure…
Beautiful! Love the poem!
Thank you! It was a magical moment, that’s for sure…a great way to start my weekend!!
Thank you for sharing your worship time with us! This is extraordinary and wonderful! God bless you as you watch for Him.
Thanks Debbie!
A splendid image. It seems I miss out on half the world’s wonders by being a lazy lie in bed.