Sitka Sunset

The setting sun of Sitka cut through the sky
like a dull knife
to reveal a watercolor wash of bright colors
that lay upon a backdrop of blue canvas

where my eyes of wondrous wonder
sweeps across the sky
like a summer breeze bends meadow grass
to and fro

I see ships in the harbor bob up and down
in rhythmic motion, as they bounce against the dock
like two cymbals coming together
before the night crushes the sky's colored ash
in a display of darkness
that drapes the harbor in silence
as the sun disappears with the red-threaded horizon

5/17/23 contest Sitka Sunset
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
June 20, 2023 at 9:23 PM
What a pure delight glowing in the expression of a sunset sky. This is so peaceful and full of tranquility Frederic. Congratulations. Blessings.
Clarke Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations, Frederic! "Where my eyes of wondrous wonder" - I really can imagine the scene :-)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Favorite part: I see ships in the harbor bob up and down in rhythmic motion, as they bounce against the dock like two cymbals coming together…Congratulations, Frederick!
Richards Avatar
June 19, 2023 at 12:07 AM
Congratulations on your placement, Frederic, with this nice pen.
Alex Avatar
June 18, 2023 at 9:32 PM
"where my eyes of wondrous wonder sweeps across the sky like a summer breeze bends meadow grass to and fro" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!
Andresen Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 5:06 AM
- A beautiful painting on a blue canvas, Frederic ... "before the night crushes the sky's colored ash" - Best wishes :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 3:10 PM
Ahh!! That watercolor sunset, what beauty you describe. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Saraa
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