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Crepuscular

In childhood at the end of the day
As the air grew cooler
And I could quietly play

The chickens would go their roost
While lightning bugs were caught
Adults' presence gave a confidence boost 

Sleep would creep up from the shadows
Neighbors would go home
Cows would lie in carpeted meadows

All of nature's voices settled down
Let those time in the cool quietness
Now slip their arms around

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David Crandall

February 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM

Sounds like wonderful memories. Your words paint the picture. really like the final verse.

Sara Kendrick

February 16, 2026 at 5:21 AM

David, I liked that last stanza as well it seemed to well up from deep within. I appreciate your visit. Sara K

Joe Maverick

February 3, 2026 at 7:27 AM

Hmm a nostalgia..sorta just ( crep-up on me') as i was reading Sara.'

Joe Maverick

February 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM

It was a crep-up-scular creeping, btw Sara Lol)))

Sara Kendrick

February 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM

Why, thank you, Joe. I am glad that the nostalgia crept up on you. Sara K

CayCay Godwin

January 28, 2026 at 7:48 AM

This is beautiful. It transported me to childhood as lived a few weeks almost each summer of childhood in Georgia. Weeks of helping grandparents collect eggs, one grandmother wringing a chicken neck, people porch-visiting, chasing fireflies, watermelon, playing with my cousins at dusk, crickets singing, oh, I could go on and on, but instead I will most sincerely thank you for taking me there, I had a wonderful, sentimental time. Oh, smell that Georgia air. Sure you don't want 'go TO their roost'

Sara Kendrick

January 29, 2026 at 8:28 AM

CayCay, no, you don't want to go the chicken coop and take a deep breath. LOL..Nor do you want that Road Island Red Rooster chasing you. LOL...Sara K

John Loving Iii

January 27, 2026 at 11:52 AM

This takes me back. The lightning bugs we us to catch. I find it funny even though we're in town chickens still crow.

Sara Kendrick

January 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Yes, John, a few people will keep a few chickens enclosed inside the city limits so they can have fresh eggs. Amazing isn't it. Thanks for the visits. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker

January 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM

lovely imagery and a hint of nostalgia--my kind of poem. I especially liked the 2d verse...have a blessed evening, hugs, SaraB

Sara Kendrick

January 27, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Sara B., I, also, liked the second stanza because it some of my happier moments in life were when my parents could be around me. They both worked outside the home plus they tried to have a farm with all its responsibilities. They worked on different shifts so one of them would be home with me, so it was not easy on them or me. Thanks for stopping by. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Your wonderful words are painting a wonderful picture. Also Great Picture... The small lightning bugs were fun to see and put in a jar. Have a fun day and stay warm as you go writing away.............

Sara Kendrick

January 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM

Glad that I wasn't the only one to put lightning bugs in a jar. LOL..Thanks for dropping by. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar

January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Perfect imagery for sunset on a farm.

Sara Kendrick

January 26, 2026 at 6:16 AM

Thank you, Victor. Life on the farm is kind of laid back. Your visit is encouraging. Sara K

Howard Kerr

January 25, 2026 at 11:52 PM

An amazing retrospective slant on cherished memories. Immaculate rhyming and story conveyed. First class work, Sarah, and thanks for your reviews of my writing, Howard

Sara Kendrick

January 26, 2026 at 6:13 AM

Sometimes it is good to look back, Howard, to see what we can remember about our life. Your comments are so uplifting. Sara K

Yann Rolland

January 25, 2026 at 9:49 PM

so nice to have such memories, great poem, enjoyed

Sara Kendrick

January 26, 2026 at 6:11 AM

From reading your works, Yann, I know you are making many happy ones as well. I am delighted that you enjoyed my work. Sara K

Tom Cunningham

January 25, 2026 at 9:47 PM

Happy memories Sara, learnt a new word today. Tom

Sara Kendrick

January 26, 2026 at 6:09 AM

Thank you, Tom. I don't have as many happy memories as I would like but I know they are there deep down inside. I am glad that you learned a new word. Sara K

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