Consiglieri

The harsh light of the late autumnal sun
penetrated the stark tree skeletons
their few tattered leaves
testament to summer’s passage.
Yet a peculiar combination
of light and  cloud, 
created a lavender sunrset.
Minutes later it was gone.

We were friendly 
but never friends,
our interactions limited 
to polite salutations
when we chanced to pass.
Yet I can scarce express 
my sadness to learn
that his  peculiar combination
of grace and charm
will no longer grace our Corridors.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Rodgers Avatar
August 20, 2014 at 6:49 AM
Thanks Andrea, will do. I just have to visit the winner's circle of the latest contest. Cheers Dave
Dietrich Avatar
August 19, 2014 at 5:39 PM
wow, this is quite good. I hope you will visit me more often so that I will remember to keep seeing your poems. I really like this.
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