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cinnabar
     setting sun
  like a vermilion ball
      bids goodnight
           to the earth
the sad wind
    welcomes 
        mystical moon
  who rules
     in place of the sun
dusk drops early
         light dwindling into night
God's painting
    done for the day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Gibbons Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
I loved this could see beautiful painting
Kendrick Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Can't God the master painter paints some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Buehler Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I enjoyed the rich sunset colors of this beautiful poem, Joanna. Have a nice weekend. :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Very very nice, Joanna
Sands Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 9:17 AM
This is beautiful ! Well done :)
Goldsmith Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 8:48 AM
What a lovely write you have here. I enjoyed reading. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.............
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