Darkness Taken for Granted

brighter afternoon
after the solar eclipse
four eyes put away
as couples are high-fiving
emphasizing  photographs

heigh-ho back to screen
first to post solar eclipse
along with the throngs
lucky strike of sunshine gold
its older than the black hills

the sun soon will set
but will all appreciate
the normal darkness?
sunset taken for granted
without retinopathy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Wolf Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Well, I may be in the minority, but I probably watch about 60% of all sunsets, outdoors if I can. I find them so majestic. And the colors last longer than do those of sunrises. ~ Streaks and Stripes, gw
Rodrigues Avatar
April 9, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Awesome fact about you, my friend! God bless you!
George Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM
We only miss the sun when it starts to rain. A lyric I love so much. Did you watch the eclipse? I saw a video of it and it was beautiful, magnificent. Nice piece Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 8:22 PM
I didn’t have glasses so I partially opened blinds. Seemed to darken slightly. Afterwards I heard birda singing…reminded me of birds at sunrise. Thanks, Tonye ~ Kim
Buehler Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Lovely thoughts on the solar eclipse, Kim. I adore the middle verse. This is a fave. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Glad you liked that verse, Evelyn! :) Thank you!
Hind Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Wow, pretty deep, Kim- unique
Rodrigues Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Rolland Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM
nice poem, we have to take care when looking eclipse, you managed it perfectly, bravo
Rodrigues Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Thanks, Yann!
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