Dusk Ends the Day

I watch as late afternoon begins the decay 
Fading into shadows, dusk ends the day  

Sky lightens into the palest of blues 
Drifts to mauves and shell pink hues 

The bush sinks heavily in its cloak of green 
Mysteriously deep, dark and serene 

Stillness in a thick tangibly silent wall 
No sound, no wind, there's nothing at all 

An awareness of Earth as day is done 
We rest quietly together, and we are One 

When life is delicately poised like this..... 
My heart overflows with great joy and bliss
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Peck Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 5:02 PM
What a soft and gentle poem. I think it's lovely. Congrats on your win!
Draper Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 5:45 PM
Thank you very much Ann :)
La France Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 3:40 PM
Julie, very nice and congratulations on your win in the contest, blessings ~Constance
Draper Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 3:48 PM
Thank you Constance, that's very much appreciated :)
Ashley Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 6:44 PM
Dear Julie, profound moments so poetically expressed. Your imagery is vibrant in its journey to stillness. So beautiful! Congratulations for your excellent win in Unseeking Seeker’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Draper Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 10:21 PM
Thank you Susan, for your kind words and encouragement :)
Alex Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 8:52 AM
An experience-filled writing. "Fading into shadows" - Great! Congratulations!
Draper Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Thank you very much Christuraj :) it describes the view from my home
Seeker Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 2:09 AM
The power of simplicity! I absolutely love your poem, Julie, congrats on your win
Draper Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 2:11 AM
Thank you very much :) I'm really delighted to have placed in your contest. I appreciate your feedback.
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