Dusk

Dusk
                                Thumb smudged
                               Bands of blue.
                             Blurred edges form,
                            Eve's sultry sunset.
                          Blues smeared by a firm hand,
                       Invisible to those with 
                     Hard hearts  that resist the knowledge,
                    Of one's touch that is the most sublime. 
                  Blurred silhouettes divide the velvet drapes.
                  I long to brush my cheek against the silk,
                    Knowing the  coolness will touch my skin.
                      My eyes watch fading hues blaze pink.
                         A final release of day
                           That's ready to retire.
                              I raise my finger,
                                To close the lids
                                   of sunsets'
                                    eyes and
                                      sleep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Bangalee Avatar
July 9, 2019 at 4:38 AM
wow wonderful expression
Fraser Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Many congratulations on your win in Nette's fine contest Brenda. I so love the shape, it's awesome. Have a lovely Sunday....:) :)
Brown Avatar
April 29, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Congratulations on your win Brenda in Nette's contest. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Congrats on your SUPER WIN, Brenda. Wonderful writing. Lainie
Johnson Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 9:32 PM
Very fine writing. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Buckeridge Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM
Congrats on the win, beautifully written.
Guzzi Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 5:42 PM
Look at you blazing to the top already can i pick um or what BIG HUGS! congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Poet Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Wonderful write Brenda!Congrats on your 1st place win--kash
Phookan Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM
That was some awesome write on dusk.Loved it. Congrats Brenda on your 1st place win. Love,gautami
Roberts Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM
congrats on your first place win in the contest, great job
Devonshire Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Brenda, congratulations on taking first place with this intriguing, descriptive poem! Best wishes, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 4:35 AM
Congrats Brenda on your first place win in Nette's contest with this exquisite entry luv.. enjoy your top spot for a top notch poem so lovely ...luv..
Song Avatar
April 28, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Congrats! A worthy win and such a relaxing write. Gwendolen
K. Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Wow, wonderful imagery on dusk here, and very unique format for your write too! Really enjoyed the images you painted here, awesome! Super congrats on your 1st place win Brenda ^_^
Ronthorpe Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Good Job. Congrats on 1st. Well Done.
Freeman Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Congratulation Brenda on first place. Agape, Moses
Richards Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Wow...this is amazing poetry!! Great Job, and sincere congratulations!!
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 5:19 PM
brenda, this unique poem also made a most unusual shape! Almost like an arrow pointing to the left. What a way to do the contest. congratulations on your top win!!
Rams Avatar
April 23, 2011 at 6:11 PM
let me close my eyes with you for you have filled my heart anew. p.s. also thank you for the comment on " street memories"
Bagnall Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 5:39 AM
A very sensual poem, very well written, enjoyed.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace