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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Gutmacher Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 6:39 PM
much enjoyed
Krutsinger Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:20 AM
Your imagery is blowing me away, into the wind, in a new imaginary place I have never found until now, Sherry.
Asbury Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:35 AM
I love writing about nature. Thank you kindly for joining me there.
Rose  Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 5:01 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.
Asbury Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:36 AM
Always was told I had an over-active imagination, LOL I am glad we found each dear Poet...
Blown Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 2:27 AM
wow...potent write
Asbury Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 2:30 AM
Thank you so much.
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