Sunset

As it sets, the sun streaks the sky Cornucopia of festive ribbons on high Emerald green, deep pink, aquamarine Heavenly canvas, blazing scene Scant moments later, it's pale overhead Sunset vanished, its pigment bled... An earthly candle tapering down Flickers weakly toward the ground When of a sudden its wan flame ignites A last burst of glory, surging bright Ere it collapses, a waxen pool Its fuel all spent; its demise so cruel... So too, as our precious days slip away We sense the time has come to pay Our final call on this Earthly stage We turn back time for one last grand stand Then hail the carriage of Death's Coachman