Silent At Sunset

In my countryside, silent at sunset
Long gone is the stress, long gone is the fret,
Long gone is the need to be so wide-eyed
Silent at sunset, in my countryside

Calm now are my skies with their colors bold
Streaks of blue marry with orange and gold,
My mind long gone astray, as the crow flies
With their colors bold, calm now are my skies

Another day ends on my small hometown
It's old, sunbathed bricks now shading brown,
As dusk creeps in corners, silence descends
On my small hometown, another day ends

Down the sun dips behind my shadowed pines
And so easily now my head reclines,
Watching and awaiting some dreamy trips
Behind my shadowed pines, down the sun dips.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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December 1, 2022 at 3:39 AM
That was beautiful a nice relaxing read thanks, Regards Les.
Deschler Avatar
December 16, 2022 at 3:39 PM
Thank you Les... Glad you enjoyed it...
Meadows Avatar
November 26, 2022 at 12:41 PM
A lovely sunset poem. Well written.
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December 8, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Thank you Jeanette
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October 21, 2022 at 1:04 PM
What a lovely picture of eventide in technicolor Kelly. Your poem exudes a sense of peace at the end of the day. Congratulations to you for your win!
Deschler Avatar
November 4, 2022 at 12:53 PM
Thank you so much Sam
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October 20, 2022 at 3:57 PM
Kelly, a lovely poem and congratulations on your win in Emile's contest, blessings
Deschler Avatar
November 3, 2022 at 7:03 AM
Thank you Constance
Fowler Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 2:18 PM
This is precious Kelly. It makes me want to be in such a lovely place. Congratulations on your win!
Deschler Avatar
November 3, 2022 at 6:56 AM
Thank you so much Linda
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October 20, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Congratulations Kelly! Your poem earned you a distinguished place in my contest. This form is very challenging and tough to judge, but your poem made my list, very well done my friend, Emile.
Deschler Avatar
October 30, 2022 at 8:24 AM
Thank you so much Emile ... I enjoyed participating in your contest, my friend!
Tor Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 9:25 PM
Love your Swap Quatrain Kelly a favorite for me...
Deschler Avatar
October 22, 2022 at 6:37 PM
Thank you Michael ... Glad you enjoyed it :)
Volumes Avatar
October 5, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Read this with delight. I had the picture you painted as I read this, well in sight.
Deschler Avatar
October 22, 2022 at 6:35 PM
Thank you so much :)
Volumes Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Congrats Kelly, I knew it was a winner when I first read it.
Deschler Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 10:45 AM
Thank you Wendy... Glad you enjoyed it!
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October 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Very good one for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Deschler Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Thank you for reading my friend.
Callus Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 11:32 AM
I enjoyed reading this swap quatrain offering, Kelly. It is very smooth and easy flowing, and the sunset imagery captivates. ~ Best regards // paul
Deschler Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Thank you very much ... Glad you enjoyed it, Paul.
Roper Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 6:47 PM
Beautiful verse, Kelly, you made me homesick for the small town I left, with mountains, pine trees, and wildlife.
Deschler Avatar
October 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Thank you Eve... I've lived in those small towns all my life and could not imagine living elsewhere. I just love that hometown atmosphere and living a simple life.
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