Alpenglow

The alpenglow of sunset
Puts on its daily show
With changing of the colors
In undulating flow.

I watch in fascination
For each succeeding hue
And wonder if the angels
Are gazing at them too.

At sunset and at daybreak
God opens Heaven's door
And lets some of its glory spill
Upon the Earth once more.

No gifted mortal painter can
Approach the beauty of
The picture painted for us
By His own hand with love.

The brights and lights of crimson
In everchanging glow
Are but a mere reflection
Of Heaven's rich tableau
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 20, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Joyce, I love the sky you have colored with your words... Congratulations, luv~ luv~ **PD
A  Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 9:21 PM
CONGRATS !!! Thanks 4 painting my sky RED :-) ~SKAT~
Guzzi Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 5:19 PM
endless in the sky! Thanks for all your nice comments. Light & Love
Wilson Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 12:32 AM
very lovely concepts you have portrayed here...congratulations on your win in Barbara's contest..take care~Deb
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 8:47 PM
what a cool title, alpenglow. DId you invent this word? I never heard of it before? It is a gem of a poem, jOyce. Congratulations! Luv, Andrea
Richards Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 7:53 AM
This is so beautiful, Joyce, A wonderful poem, and well deserved win! Congratulations ....a lovely picture you yourself painted for us! :)
Mehta Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 4:49 AM
Congratulations on the is win in the contest, Joyce
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 4:34 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Heaven's Sake". Love, Carol
Mossburg Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 2:18 AM
Beautiful. I loved the concept of God opening Heaven's door at sunset and daybreak. Very, very nice.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Congrats Joyce on your super win in BG's contest with this great piece.. enjoy another win my friend with luv..
Gorelick Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Joyce, I thought this was just terrific..congrats on your 2nd place finish in my contest. I had a devil of a time with placement.BG
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November 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Wholeheartily agree with the write. Very creative, expressive, and descriptive. Keep the pen flowing with your creativeness. Thanks for the comments on my work. Sara
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