Twilight

The man is blessed who every day is permitted to behold anything so pure and serene as the Western sky at sunset while revolutions vex the world. - Thoreau

eternity secure

a lambent sun subsided

as my spirit soared

Author's Note

“We never tire of the drama of sunset. I go forth each afternoon and look into the west a quarter of an hour before sunset, with fresh curiosity, to see what new picture will be painted there, what new panorama exhibited, what new dissolving views. […] Every day a new picture is painted and framed, held up for half and hour, in such lights as the Great Artist chooses, and then withdrawn, and the curtain falls.” - Thoreau

Reviews

[lightsong]

if I could I would give You 1000000 for this particular one! it's not only about the ethereal beauty that holds, it's about that deep deep feeling that words can't convey... as though heaven melted in your scene, and be-painted again in your words (wow! these lines could be used in some poem!), but truth Pete this is how I see You, exactly as your words here, humble yet high, beautiful and brilliant, spiritual and serene.

[Pete]

there really are no words to capture such moments.
we are one with nature. a symbiotic, reciprocal relationship. life is grand if we now where to look ... :)

[.]

Sunsets are amazing and deeply spiritual...I feel !Like a passing glory and certainly we can keep that spirit high by seeing a lambent sunset....you portrayed all of this very beautifully with this nicely done write....

[Pete]

yes - a passing glory for sure. thanks so much for sharing ... :)

[barleygirl]

Your haiku reminds me of being in the sunset years of my life. It's a relaxing relief to not care about all the hubbub that makes up the strife-filled public discourse. All that chaos subsides, which causes the spirit to soar (((HUGS)))

[Pete]

maybe this belongs on an aarp flyer. yes - it's nice to not have to rush around and sit in traffic. time to smell the roses and take in life's breathtaking moments ... :)