Red Says the Sunset

Close my eyes to paint a picture Takes me back to a time when I was just a kid The world around me was ever growing And there was a sweet innocence in everything I did The morning sun was my simple smile Her warm words whispers on my skin, and Red says the sunset, red says the sunset How I needed a friend To share in this happiness That I thought could never end The city was my playground An enchanted land everywhere to explore Abandon buildings, hidden places near rushing railroads Giant puddles extracted from all of thunder storms Rainbows, archways, paths leading to front doors And red says the sunset again every day Red says the sunset come out and play If I could only go back To lazy days lying, amidst the talling grass Jumping daringly from rooftop to rooftop Befriending minnows, frogs, crickets and crabs Climbing trees, skinning knees Teaching myself about fire from only one little match In every noon it was huge, it was Watching over me Red says the sunset, red says the sunset all over again In childhood I never found that needed friend But, the little boy still journeys on Now as a husband, a father,and God fearing man Red says the sunset, red says the sunset Happiness shines all across this land
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Makama Avatar
June 11, 2012 at 5:47 AM
This is great... I really enjoyed it. Nice to get such a blessing in such a beautiful monday afternoon.
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM
Michael I skimmed your titles and came to this one, which made me want to view it. For me, this is the kind of poetry I enjoy reading a lot: easy to understand, flowing and sweet. You actually made enough rhymes that i almost thought this was a rhymed poem. And near rhymes as well. Excellent poem. (please direct me to the ones of yours that you are most proud of)
Williams Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 1:53 AM
Michael I love the unfolding story, well done..David
Long Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 10:37 PM
This is such a well-written poem, I enjoyed reading it today.
Burch Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Such a tender write Michael, Well Done...you've been missed here on the soup :) big hugs ,love deb
Harrell Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Awesome. Good visualization. Toquyen
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