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Astronomical Dawn

poems and pieces of life

written and collected by Delaney Christy

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Astronomical Dawn is the moment the very first light of day becomes visible, signaling the end of night before the day has begun. Part poetry collection and part hybrid memoir, this multimedia work moves through seven astronomical stages of light and darkness, incorporating poems and photos from ages 7 through 22 to explore the lifelong journey of healing after loss and discover what it means to face the light of morning. 

When Morning Comes

April 2026. Age 22.

When morning comes

I used to say 

I know that I

won’t look away

but I might freeze

in place, in fear

watching the world

become more clear


So when dawn broke

a brand new day

I did not think

I’d live to say

that dawn is fair

and warm, and bright

and birds, my friends

announce the light 


So I sat still

for once, to breathe

and give my heart 

the space to grieve

a time in which

I could not know

it is not just

sunsets that glow 

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© 2026 by Delaney Christy.delaneychristy.com
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