Sunset

Crimson painted sky
Clouds drifting by like whispers
Light begins to fade



Copyright © 2009   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

*for Raul’s Nature’s Best Haiku Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Kendrick Avatar
September 29, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Very descriptive Haiku here. I can see the sunset. Keep writing. Sara
George   Avatar
September 17, 2009 at 1:39 PM
BEAUTIFUL! Just beautiful, dear Lolita. lainie
Spence Sr Avatar
June 28, 2009 at 3:57 PM
I just love it! The imagery is crystal clear and refreshing. I can see myself relaxing in the sunset. Great job! ~Joseph
Augustus Avatar
June 28, 2009 at 9:44 AM
I am really starting to love haikus. Every line of this one is just a perfect poetic description,
Strand Avatar
June 24, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Lolita.Rgds Brian
Goff Avatar
June 24, 2009 at 8:48 PM
breathless beauty! Lena! congrats on win! jim
Richards Avatar
June 24, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Congratulations Lena on this lovely poem win!!
Rider Avatar
June 24, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest! Love the second line! ~Trudy~
Gorelick Avatar
June 24, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Just beautiful..congrats on your win in the contest. Barbara
Moreno Avatar
June 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Lolita, congrats on your success in my contest...Raul
Cantu Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Cool =D Sunsets are just so magical and metaphysical in a visual way jojojo people usually do not appreciate the whole trascendance of their manifestation, but you really do and express very well =) thanks for the experience and for the comments =D indeed the point about my poetry is taking daily life and reality to a very different context...to make it different and not so boring...among other things =D wiii
Gumbo Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 6:17 PM
This is beautiful Lolita. It brings a memory of a seaside I used to live near, a sunset walk I used to take there, yes... now it's here in the parks. :) Hugs and many thanks for this treasure!
Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 2:24 PM
awsome write. this is the magical 15 minutes before dark and at sunrise. love the imagery. Thank you for all of your kind words!
Poe Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 5:58 PM
I am loving the imagery from crimson red -Alley
Sheart Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Hi Lena Oh so soothing and peaceful, feels like home! Absolutely a perfect haiku! Good luck in contest! It's a winner either way for sure. Take care hun. Many blessings to you and yours. Love Light Truth Patricia
Moreno Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest Lolita...Raul
Higgins Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 1:04 PM
The second line is tremendous..wonderful haiku.
Richards Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 12:52 PM
So peaceful is this image....so lovely, Lena.~ Carrie
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace