Ann Peck Poet Jueju

Evening

What person would dare decry
the wonder of sunset's sky.
Before light begins to fade
Sunset's colors on parade!

Crimson, gold, even a pink.
we pause and begin to think
Of Nature's wonder, her gift,
dusting world with golden sift.

Soon dusk spills shadows on field,
nudges mountain top to yield.
Silhouettes of lilac blue
dapple Earth in softest hue.

Sunset abdicates her hold
on a world she turned to gold.
Night arrives in ebon skirt, 
and begins her starlit flirt.

April 4, 2023
for "Write A Jueju-Qijue Poetry Contest"
by Emile Pinet

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Sara Kendrick May 24, 2023 at 7:24 AM Congratulations on this winning work in Emile's contest. Way to go. Creative work for sure. Sara Ann Peck May 24, 2023 at 8:39 AM Thanks so much, Sara!

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2023 at 2:53 PM I love this imagery. BIG congrats on your win. Ann Peck May 24, 2023 at 8:40 AM Thanks again, Andrea! I appreciate your comments.

Emile Pinet May 22, 2023 at 10:54 AM Congratulations Ann! Your poem "Evening" came in "Third Place" in my contest, your personification of sunset was unique and earned you a podium position. Your poem quickly caught my eye; well done my friend, Emile. Ann Peck May 24, 2023 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much, Emile! I really loved this form!

Clifford Villalon April 4, 2023 at 3:57 PM Very nice poem Miss Ann... scintillating! Ann Peck April 5, 2023 at 2:52 PM Thank you very much, Clifford!

Andrea Dietrich April 4, 2023 at 12:56 PM this is really really nice. So pretty! Ann Peck April 4, 2023 at 1:57 PM Thanks so much, Andrea! I'm not going to have time to write one for Constance's R contest. I've got some catching up to do in house and yard. Best of luck to you!

Sam Kauffman April 4, 2023 at 12:06 PM What a wonderful reflection on watching a twilight sunset in all of its glory! Love the last line - "starlit flirt" indeed! You always come up with such original imagery. Love to see what you are going to think of next! Blessings! Happy Easter. Best wishes for the contest! Ann Peck April 5, 2023 at 9:36 AM Thank you so very much, Sam! I was intrigued by the form--Jueju-Qijue, with 7 syllables. Interesting. You're the one with wonderful imagery!

Daniel Turner April 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM Perfectly executed, Ann. I love watching the sunsets. I also love your imagery in this poem. A pleasure to read you today:) Ann Peck April 4, 2023 at 1:50 PM Thanks so much, Daniel! Sunsets end the day so lovingly.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 4, 2023 at 11:12 AM - You describe the perfect evening from the golden sunset to the diamonds in the night sky... really beautiful, Ann - Best wishes in the contest :) - Happy Easter :) - hugs Ann Peck April 4, 2023 at 11:57 AM Thanks so much, Sunshine! I like to write about that subject so many possibilities. :) A very Happy Easter to you, too!