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Swallows flit and dart, the glow of evening settles o'er the fields, the day is fading; sunset gilds the sky with glorious luster, vibrant reds and golds, and softer shading. Lamps are lit, the countryside is flickering in candlelight, the cows are coming home; peacefulness descends in waves of twilight, the animals are safe, no need to roam. Horses tethered to their posts are waiting for the exertions of the days ahead; farmers partake, extinguish their candles to darkness, and then take themselves to bed to pray for courage to endure their toil, the hours they spend in harness to the soil.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 7/2/2015 12:51:00 PM
this is a masterful sonnet, keith! you've created such a vibrant mood of evening that i feel like climbing into a cozy bed with a thick comforter right now!
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 7/2/2015 9:35:00 PM
Thank you Ilene! Your kind words are much appreciated. Keith

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