Apogee

A wedge of moon 
persists in a cobalt sky,
as light fractures itself, 
splaying its fingers
through the reluctant dark, 
soon to be gone.
Black lace filaments 
on licorice black trees
dangle their dainty digits 
in a waning wind.
Hushed and shy is dawn 
as she adjusts her
flamenco skirts 
to brush the morning sky.
Not night now, 
but not quiet full of day,
teetering, give - take 
until day at last wins.
And in that apogee 
that is not one or other,
does time stop 
and take a breath, pulling
itself back into 
its cycle eager to go on?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 11/24/2018 6:39:00 PM
much enjoyed
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Date: 11/24/2018 8:20:00 AM
Your imagery is blowing me away, into the wind, in a new imaginary place I have never found until now, Sherry.
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Sherry Asbury
Date: 11/24/2018 8:35:00 AM
I love writing about nature. Thank you kindly for joining me there.
Date: 11/24/2018 5:01:00 AM
You are an amazing writer. Who in the world would come up with licorice trees. Glad I found your poetry, Its A plus for me. Have a wonderful day dear Sherry.
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Sherry Asbury
Date: 11/24/2018 8:36:00 AM
Always was told I had an over-active imagination, LOL I am glad we found each dear Poet...
Date: 11/24/2018 2:27:00 AM
wow...potent write
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Sherry Asbury
Date: 11/24/2018 2:30:00 AM
Thank you so much.
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