Sunlite Wanter Poet Sonnet

A Shadow Passing By

A Shadow Passing By

One evening at dusk, I was home rocking,
Awed at the sunset filled window for miles;
Humming an old spiritual melody,
I had not remembered for a long while.

When suddenly, a shadow caught my eye,
Yet no one was in this quieted room.
Nothing could create that ghostly gray shape,
No sun, no light, no music moving loomed.

I chided myself for the chill I felt,
At the same time being strangely at ease,
When I heard the strains of my melody;
My rocking continued in heavn’ly peace.

And I closed my eyes in dappling sunset
A shadow passing by lest I forget.

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Debbie Duncan July 4, 2017 at 4:04 PM Love it :)

Funom Makama June 30, 2017 at 9:37 AM This is fantastic, so fantastic. Coming to this page feels predestined because I feel so satisfied. Thanks for the wonderful share.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2017 at 2:11 PM - Sunlite, I like this very much, it gives me more than one picture ... great written ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues June 24, 2017 at 6:54 AM Nice!

Chris Green June 23, 2017 at 1:49 PM Beautifully written my friend, this one has a smooth melodic flow to it

White Wolf June 22, 2017 at 9:19 PM An interesting sonnet you have woven! Nicely done!