Afterglow


Dancing beneath the celestial tapestry,  
Each tender touch and warm embrace ignites her joy,  
A radiant warmth lingers like the twilight’s kiss,  
As love deepens, weaving threads of passion ever tighter.

It echoes the canvas of a setting sun,  
Where the horizon bleeds into a symphony of colors,  
Yet shadows loom, seeking to veil this glowing warmth,  
But it endures, shimmering in the gaze of distant stars.

Occasionally, the world acknowledges my toil,  
As a young dreamer, my father’s pride wraps around me like a cloak,  
In the realm of labor, accolades bloom like spring flowers,  
Filling me with a fleeting warmth, as time momentarily halts.

In this fleeting existence, permanence is a myth,  
The sky surrenders its glow to the encroaching night,  
Romance fades into the quiet of slumber,  
And the warmth of achievement dissipates at the boss’s inquiry, “How is your work progressing?”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Anaya Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
This one is nice, Jay!
Poet Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Well-composed poem, Jay.
George Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The setting sun may be eclipsed by the shadows of gloom..... But the afterglow is beautiful though it may be eventually swallowed by the encroaching night. Love your poem, dear Jay ji
Rose  Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
more importantly how is your life progressing lol, never mind work ! I love your poetry and the afterglow of your thoughts Jay :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Great feelings here and the ending was sure a kicker.
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
- These feelings influence both our thoughts and actions... a more important role in our lives than we like to think... A lovely poem, Jay :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Hope you had a great weekend :) - hugs
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