Rubaiyat of Sunset

Flamingo pink from cerulean skies
steals scene as softness on horizon lies,
as orange, ochre, overlay tints spray
rich scarlet add both to renew, surprise.

Adieu to hustle bustle, busy day,
farewell to competition's fruitless fray,
world waits in wonder, peace, with silver moon
suspended canvas caravanserai.

Selene scoffs at brazen show and soon
from zenith fallen hazy afternoon
links in and through reposing atmosphere
preparing for night's starry fingered rune.

As fitful flares begin to disappear,
birdsong falls silent, stealthy shadows near,
what may tomorrow bring, what changes ring
dreams may disclose beyond deep sleep's frontier.

31 January 2009

poem by Jonathan Robin
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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