Sunset

on the waning edge of day sunset rolls white clouds to pink and amber strands sifting back and forth like ideas framed by indecision this sprawling vista a quiet glide between hope and trepidation gold-pink clouds knotted in warm stretches of glow drifting into scattershot lives pushing pulling like threads of firebrand fury pleated folds of color a sunset marginalized to go menaced by the hermit thoughts of night leaving a restorative resolve to look beyond one's self earth-bound to stir the life-fire within

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 1/6/2024 9:42:00 AM

I enjoyed watching the sunset you have described here Brian and your perception as well! "to look beyond one's self to stir the life-fire within" Very profound message!!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/6/2024 11:50:00 AM

Thanks very much, Smita. I appreciate your stop by + supportive views. Sunsets certainly stir an emotional response to a grand orb beyond. Best wishes Brian

Mat Ignacio

Date: 11/22/2023 8:33:00 PM

glad i came across your work

Brian Sambourne
Date: 11/23/2023 7:07:00 AM

Thanks very much for the drop by + comment. I appreciate your visit. Be well. Sincerely, Brian

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/6/2023 5:53:00 PM

I like the place this one takes the reader. Great penning, Brian:) Great to see you again.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 11/7/2023 5:40:00 AM

Hello Daniel, Thank you for your drop by and positive take on my poem. Hope all is well with you. Best wishes, Brian

Terry Miller

Date: 9/27/2023 7:45:00 AM

Wow fine write indeed Brian; congratulations

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/27/2023 7:52:00 AM

Greetings Terry, I appreciate your thumbs up regarding my poem. Contest entries are hit and miss affairs, so I am grateful to the evaluator (+ others) for seeing merit in my work. Be well. Brian

Di11y Da11y

Date: 9/26/2023 1:04:00 AM

Reading this on the move but just to say lovely - enjoyed!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/26/2023 6:04:00 AM

Thanks very much for your appraisal of my posting. Best wishes, Brian

Bill Baker

Date: 9/22/2023 3:18:00 PM

You paint lovely pictures with these poetic words, Brian. You've quite a gift. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us through your mindful poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/26/2023 7:48:00 AM

Hello Bill, my appreciation for your drop by + strongly supportive message. You are quite right in that extended images in poems matter. Thank you again for your kind words, Brian

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/17/2023 10:29:00 AM

Dear Brian, the sunset stretches a rich canvas for your contemplative heart and soul to shine. Your soul-drenched artistry spills in twilight shades upon the poetic page so beautifully. A stirring, stunning, heavenly piece. Of course a big fav!! Warmest wishes my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/17/2023 8:01:00 PM

Greetings Dear Susan, your grand comments to many of us puts a bounce in aging steps. Thank you dear lady for your warm support as wide as any sunset. Be well. Brian

Gary Radice

Date: 9/16/2023 12:52:00 AM

True poetry. Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/16/2023 7:17:00 AM

Hello Gary, I hope that you are well. Thank you for your stop by + appraisal. Sincerest regards, Brian

Tom Woody

Date: 9/15/2023 12:59:00 PM

Sunsets have inspired many a poet. "To stir the life fire within..." Nice line.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/15/2023 1:27:00 PM

Hello Tom, Many thanks for your thumbs up on my posting. Sunsets do stir one to write. Best wishes, Brian

Susan Woodrow

Date: 9/15/2023 7:17:00 AM

Such a gorgeous write! Loved how u expressed the clouds and the feelings they incite … enjoyed immensely:)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/15/2023 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Susan, for your thoughtful comment on my Sunset posting. I may tinker with it yet. Be well. Brian

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/14/2023 6:29:00 PM

A sunset can make one reflect upon his place in the great scheme of things. How magnificent the beauty, how insignificant the viewer.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/14/2023 7:14:00 PM

So true, Jerry. I hope my final 4 lines would leave that sense of comprehending heaven in all its wonder. Perhaps I need to re-write them? Thank you for the drop by + comment. Be well. Brian