Carolina Morning
---- Big Frank Dickinson
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This South Carolina morning is bright
With the new day and clean in the light
That shines unblinkingly with hope for
The woman in the red dress who stands
On the brink of that day, in the doorway
Of this beach cottage with the closed green shutters,
Two on each side of her, whose very legs
Stand in parallel to those shutters but whose
One foot is posed one inch over the doorstep,
Ready to step out and into this new day; still
It is with such reluctance that she stands with
Her head leaning the opposite of her foot which
Leads her onward despite her apprehensive squint
That she prepares for herself even though her red
Broad brimmed hat is shading her eyes from
The direct sun that clearly and warmly covers the
Entire scene beyond her: warm yellow beach grass,
Distant dark blue sea, and soothingly pastel blue sky.
Surely, she will step out and her arms so squarely
Holding up her breasts will let go and allow
Herself to meet what morning means for her.
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