Sunlight

Last night, the doors of dark entrapped me
Oh, capricious sunlight!…. His naps exceed his wiles
Deliberately he comes and goes
Leaving me bereft, and sobered to his moods
I batter hard against the night until my knuckles bleed
But I can not summon the sun to hurry up another day
He takes his time, as if it is all a game

This is the wait, …between the antics of his display
Last evening he made his great departure,
With amber clouds to frame his face
Without a pause, ignoring once again the earth’s applause and admiring eyes

In one blink of an eye…we watched him leave
Wearing red shoes, and colorful hat woven through with gold
He gets lost below the curved rim of the world
And when the curtain is closed, we hear a sigh behind the hills
And all is still, 
Companioned by a dark serenity
And I must welcome darkness as my friend
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Nikko Palmario's contest "Sunlight" Carrie. Love, Carol
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April 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations Carrie on your big win in the contest----kashinath
Mannan Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM
The last line is an icing on this beautiful art. Heartiest congrats for this win.
Guzzi Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Ahhh the path less traveled rich and pictureque! Yummy with sensory input! Congrad's on your win. Light & love
Neels Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 2:39 AM
Carrie, quite an amazing write, congratulations on you second place win.. This brought a smile to my face, love Wilma
Onclaud Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:32 PM
so fine, fine, carrie.. …happy cheers to you for the special win :) huggs, nette
Muzzey Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Congratulations on your second place win with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read. Caryl
Dietrich Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 2:54 PM
I'm honored to share second place with this amazing poem. Congratulations,Carrie.
Susan Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Congrats on your win!
Mehta Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Carrie
K. Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 1:11 PM
sent you soupmail :D
Sweetheart Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Congrats Carrie on your super win in the Sunlight contest ... exquisite entry my friend.. enjoy with luv..
Gorelick Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM
This is another example of why you are one of my favorite poets..the last stanza is so great. BG
George   Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 11:46 AM
You have your own unique style, Carrie, that is such am amazing talent. This is another sensational piece of writing. Many congrats on your BIG WIN Lainie
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April 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Congrats Carrie on a well deserved win...luv Michael
K. Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Super congrats, Carrie ^_^!! this was another unique take on the challenge- I totally enjoyed how you personified the sun here with red shoes too, love that! You've painted such an interesting & vivid picture here and how you ended this was just awesome! Soupmail later :)
Johnson Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM
What a beautiful salute to sunset and Sun's hiatus. Congratulations on a super win. Love, Joyce
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April 14, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Wow! Really like the way the sun battles with darkness in this poem, Carrie! The sunlight seems to have an "attitude." Very cool entry for the contest and I wish you success. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Magnificent Carrie. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
Brumley Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 7:17 AM
Ahh! Old Sol is old, and very wise. He knows full well that absence makes the heart grow fonder! And, he always keeps the promise of his return:) I love your poem Carrie, good work!
Poet Avatar
April 14, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Amazing poetry from you Carrie.Best wishes--kashinath
George   Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 6:53 PM
As you know, Carrie, Personifications are my favorite form of poetry. This one is magnificent. Top-notch entry girlfriend. Also wish to thank you for your ever-so-kind comments on my poem. Lainie
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April 13, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Such a delight to read a warm and touching write, your poetry stands alone my Dear Carrie..love Michael
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