avatarNatalie Frank, Ph.D.

Summary

"Arinna Awakens" is a poetic narrative that captures the essence of sunrise through three haiku, reflecting the transition from night to day and the symbolic rebirth of a maiden.

Abstract

The web content presents a poignant poem titled "Arinna Awakens," which is divided into three haiku stanzas. Each stanza paints a vivid picture of the sunrise, beginning with the subtle blend of the pale sun and rose pink moon, moving through the dissipation of the morning mist, and culminating in the triumphant emergence of a golden dawn. The poem is accompanied by evocative images that complement the thematic progression of light overcoming darkness. Additionally, the content provides a brief biography of the author, Natalie Frank (Taye Carrol), noting her experience and published works. The page also suggests further readings for those interested in similar themes of hope, rebirth, and the passage of time, with links to other poems by the author. Lastly, readers are invited to follow Natalie Frank on Medium for more of her literary contributions.

Opinions

  • The poem suggests a reverence for the natural cycle of day and night, celebrating the sunrise as a moment of beauty and renewal.
  • The author's choice of haiku format reflects a deep appreciation for the power of brevity and the Japanese poetic tradition.
  • The imagery used in the poem and accompanying photographs is intentionally chosen to enhance the reader's sensory experience of the dawn.
  • The mention of a "maiden born anew" implies a metaphorical interpretation of the sunrise as a rebirth or a fresh start, indicating the author's philosophical perspective on the daily phenomenon.
  • By providing links to related works, the author demonstrates a desire to engage with the audience and share a broader body of work that explores similar poetic themes.

Arinna Awakens

A story of sunrise told in three Haiku

Image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay

pale sun, rose pink moon

gradient of day and night

heaven stuck halfway

mist flows, finds purchase

sea breeze guides where sight distills

sudden vision breaks

night chains loosen, fall

golden crown jeweled dawn seeks

maiden born anew

Natalie Frank (Taye Carrol) has had work featured in Haunted Waters Press, Weirdbook Magazine, Siren’s Call Publications, Lycan Valley Press and Zero Fiction among others. Her poetry has been featured in several anthologies. She is the Managing Editor for Novellas and Serials at LVP Publications.

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