Afternoon

Golden light spills through the drowsy trees,
And paints the shadows on the garden wall;
A sleepy hum rides on the quiet breeze,
As unseen songbirds make their gentle call.
The busy world surrenders to the sun,
And rests until the fading day is done.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Very nice, William! Congrats on top win!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Greatly appreciated, Kim. Mahalo ~ William.
Dutta Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Big Congrats to win TOP Feeling glad to see you at Top almost in every contest. Blessings.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
You are blessed, Anisha, thank you.
Brul Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
this is oozing with tenderness. lovely imagery.. Congratulations!^___^
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
You are appreciated, Mahalo ~ William
Goldsmith Avatar
May 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I enjoyed reading. Your "Afternoon" is a wonderful read/write. Now I want to take a nap. Have a wonderful day writing away..............
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 28, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Lol, enjoy!
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