At the Shore At Twlight

When the color of twilight had deigned to appear tonight I could hear the earth sigh in proud parental delight As the sea gathered the last rolling wave to rocky shore the sky a smear of sun’s autumn rays upon her inner door Gentle, the pastels blend like a baby’s tender early kiss A breeze laid a rippled path to return the maiden’s remiss Her wish of a lover’s hand to hold her close to cheek Rises in all sirens song of lost lovers aching lonely seek I feel the tide turn towards the hidden moons mystic glow Shadows darkening, deep currents swirling to escape it’s hold A lonely man paddles to shore, empty hands reaching far Can he find the path that leads to loves shinning evening star? 8-23-22