Before Retiring

Goosebumps rise along my legs.
The sun belies the chilly breeze.
The summer sun is slowly setting.
I hear the droning of the bees.

Peaceful and serene , this night.
Curled up to watch the setting sun.
Colours start to paint the sky.
No night more lovely than this one.

Leaves gently bouncing in playful sway.
A glorious evening is this.
I am so thankful for all I have.
For nature's beauty... and your kiss.

Nights like this are meant to be shared.
No words need to be said.
We watch the night sky darkening
before retiring to our bed.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/11/2012 10:22:00 AM
Another fine rhyming poem Francine. This was submitted at the time I was taking a break from viewing the works on this site.
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Date: 8/1/2011 12:44:00 AM
I am spending such a lovely evening reading all your poems. They are all so beautiful. You have a wonderful. Lee
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Date: 7/30/2011 11:29:00 PM
oh so lovely these lines..sweet thoughts before nite nite dreams.. lovingly penned Francine.. I corrected my hooray..as the system would not let me into edit my poem when I first noticed it..my patience is waning very thin now..luv.. and.. what happened to the spell check button..where did it disappear to??
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Date: 7/30/2011 9:16:00 AM
Beautifully written Francine, with delightful thoughts retiring with a loved one. Have lovely weekend :)
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Date: 7/29/2011 2:04:00 PM
Wow, beautiful imagery, Francine. Thanks so much - I had great fun with your contest : )
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Date: 7/28/2011 6:37:00 PM
and then to sleep, perhaps to dream, at daylight the birds to scream, the sun is here again...
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Date: 7/28/2011 3:53:00 PM
Reads like a peaceful time outside at eve..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by my blog, reading, and commenting..Sara
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Date: 7/28/2011 3:36:00 PM
Wonderful creative writing today Francine. I will be back soon to read more if the gremlins in PoetrySoup will permit. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/28/2011 2:09:00 PM
How I'd love to sit on your porch and see that sun setting in this calm environment. Bet you sleep like a baby after communing with nature's beauty, Francine. Beautiful poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/28/2011 1:07:00 PM
Serenity captured and shared, thank you Francine!
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Date: 7/28/2011 6:45:00 AM
this was beautiful and paints such vivid picture have a great day cory
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Date: 7/28/2011 4:58:00 AM
The world is such a beautiful place Francine, you capture a rare moment when we have time to stop and stare. Love Carol x
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Date: 7/28/2011 4:16:00 AM
being content. a rare thing these days. love this poem, relaxes me top drawer writing.
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