In the cool of autumn it sits unused
moving ever so lightly in a breeze
A day when everything seems right
we sit in our old front porch swing
Why not enjoy it before winter and
catch the sun rays bouncing off earth
Facing west for a show of white clouds
turning to streaks of orange and blue
It all comes together as we absorb
quickly fearing its moments will fade
The huge orange ball controls colors
in a sky panorama performing on cue
Swinging gasping we ahhh at beauty
slowly shaking heads at the wonder
And point to places not to be missed
before disappearing into fading tints
Anticipating change we sigh and bathe
ourselves in the wash of gorgeous hues
Bursting with quiet joy each knows
the other feels deep unspoken content
1999-07 F William Broome
Dedicated to Trulie my late wife
I'M POSITIVELY GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN... So evocative and well-paced. This speaks a contentment that is both private and shared; at one with earth's transitions and in harmony with another treasured soul. Absolutely gorgeous, Bill. And a unique tribute that says much about both Trulie and your special times together. As it is said, thank you for sharing... Love, Kate xx
I love how you set the stage and draw your readers right there with ya: sunsets are gorgeous. Especially here in my neck of the woods. :) Beautiful imagery, beautiful write!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2007
I was right there sitting on our back deck watching the September sunset over the trees. Red sky at night was a sailor's delight and the colors were magnificent. Thank you for this poem.
Best regards,
Chris
The songs and art in this book are about our collective emergence after the pandemic and trauma of the last few years - comprised of 5 collections: World as Refuge, Where We Live, In Our Hands, Rhythms of Change and What We See & Sow.
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I love how you set the stage and draw your readers right there with ya: sunsets are gorgeous. Especially here in my neck of the woods. :) Beautiful imagery, beautiful write!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Best regards,
Chris