Gloaming Glow



                        The air is heavy with haze
            It's time for the sun to set
God's creation does amaze
Each sunset not to forget
                        Pink and purple light the sky
Steel-grey clouds add to the dye
Songbirds to their nest, they fly
      The orange orb descends slow
            Earth ablaze in final glow
                        Moon rising in soft shadow
The sea shimmers in bright glaze
            God paints this gloaming vignette
      A range of hues meets the eye
            Nothing beats this stunning show


(7 syllables per line)

13th February 2023

For "Fragmented Rhyme" contest
Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bangalee Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 9:29 PM
wow amazing poem; nice to read; congrats on the placement
Ashley Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Dear Jo, your lush and vivid imagery is enhanced by soft sprinklings of alliteration.. such serene beauty is created within the vibrancy of your verse. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Emile’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Fowler Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 1:27 PM
You paint a beautiful sunset Jo. Congratulations on your win! :)
Pinet Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations Jo. Your poem "Gloaming Glow", has earned you a distinguished place in my poetry contest. I was very strict; and yet, your poem ensured you a place on the winners list my friend, Emile.
Pandit Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 5:52 AM
Excellent images throughout, Jo. Much enjoyed. Best to you.
Poet Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 4:50 AM
Beautiful poem, Jo. Poets and writers have long found inspiration and subject matter in the setting sun.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 13, 2023 at 1:36 AM
Sunset is always a favorite subject. Beautiful verse, Jo.
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