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Sitka Sunset Blues

A lazy eventide Sitka Sunset
Where the invisible stairway to heaven
Splashes a touch of oil paint on deep blues
As I watch Helios blend radiant commands 
How many more Alaskan sunsets must one perform?

Purple psychedelic hues
Greets lucid pink flowing into valleys of honey
Performing a mirrored solo masterpiece on the lake
Streaming rapturous sounds of richness
From stratospheric multi-coloured basslines 

Hues so dense, one could cut into fine strips
Meets with standing ovation
As mere mortals gaze high from their amphitheatres
Mouthing the sweet syrup that pours from my haze
Succulent tongue burning coolness

Like an overused plectrum 
Encased within Aurora’s twang of fusion
An instrument without strings 
The Goddess whose aura never sets 
I, should ask for a raise 


29/05/23

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W J Clarke

Date: 6/23/2023 1:07:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your detailed comments Gary. Very much appreciated. The poem was definitely written with musical elements in mind. I attempted to subtedly incorporate an eclectic mix of blues and heavy metal to set the scene. It is really encouraging to receive analysis more or less along the same lines (music genre) from both you and Craig :-)

Gary Radice

Date: 6/22/2023 12:56:00 PM

I read Craig's blog and your comment so felt the need to read your poem. I love it! Maybe just my interpretation of things but I felt there were references to some great bands and musicians here..Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the water' Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple and Rainbow .."multi coloured bass lines..") There's possibly a "Purple Haze" in there too (Hendrix) and Pink Floyd...Aurora..heavy metal singer/ dj??..Of course I may be way off key here with all these notes but that's what I just love about poetry. :) Cheers - Gary

W J Clarke
Date: 6/23/2023 1:08:00 PM

Craig Cornish
Date: 6/23/2023 10:01:00 AM

So very true Gary, great pick-ups on those! That is the kind of perception that make seductive ambiguity worthwhile/fun! BTW, I think you're right on the mark here.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/20/2023 9:03:00 PM

Beauty encased in images of purple and rose pink that lazily stretches out across the Sitka horizon. Having grown up in the northwest summer twilight does indeed progress in its own sweet time! Delightful twist at the end. Congratulations on your win! Love your voice as the sunset! Blessings.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/20/2023 9:02:00 PM

Beauty encased in images of purple and rose pink that lazily stretches out across the Sitka horizon. Having grown up in the northwest summer twilight does indeed progress in its own sweet time! Delight twist at the end. Congratulations on your win! Love your voice as the sunset! Blessings.

W J Clarke
Date: 6/21/2023 2:19:00 AM

Thank you very much Sam :-)