As always, a beautiful poem. But i have to tell you, i interpreted it an a way i don't think anyone else would.
You see my mom is called Dawn and you might know the whole story from RTVW but she doesn't live in this country anymore. She left and remarried with more kids and as i was reading this poem, it felt like it was talking about her.. if that makes sense

"Breathe the nectar of the day
Basking in the sweet perfume
Listen to the morning birds
That whistle softly, a lovely tune."

That stanza especially reminded me of living in South Africa with her before i came back home and i could smell her perfume as we watched the sun rise..

So i think it's safe to say, your poem has double meaning for me.
Thank you for writing it
5/5
*Gem*

Absolutely amazing that you could write this without sounding cliche, but I am never surprised when you do it Jeannie, a beautiful write for all to be captured in the splendor. Kudos, Timothy r