Closing Time

The fall begins
a time of day
that twilight time
sublime
with lavender hues.
The curtain collects
thoughts of a day.
Sky darkens gray,
slowly
ever slowly closing,
and the darkness 
becomes a pitch
of navy blue
with an intense hue
close to a blackness
before a twinkling appears
and this fall of the day
is complete.



    for Laura McKenzie's "Beyond Nightfall" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM
really good imagery in this write. i really like it. autumn page
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March 16, 2010 at 2:38 PM
This is a very warm, colorful and inspiring poem, Sue! I received your card today and wanted to thank you for being so thoughtful. I appreciate it and hope you enjoy the book! Love, Carolyn
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March 11, 2010 at 4:03 PM
What an insightful poem! Nice use of color and other imagery. Keep up the good writing! Best wishes in the contest. Karen
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March 5, 2010 at 6:30 PM
such a heart breaking time thank god i own a bar and its midget free nothing worse than a bunch of worked up little people dont be fooled they can overtake even the strongest man great job here and really liked this write Gonzo
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March 2, 2010 at 10:52 AM
enjoyed reading today, great way of describing the evening.
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