Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

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 January 6, 2024 at 9:42 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 January 6, 2024 at 11:50 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

Daniel Turner November 6, 2023 at 5:53 PM I like the place this one takes the reader. Great penning, Brian:) Great to see you again. Brian Sambourne November 7, 2023 at 5:40 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 September 27, 2023 at 7:45 AM Wow fine write indeed Brian; congratulations Brian Sambourne September 27, 2023 at 7:52 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

Bill Baker September 22, 2023 at 3:18 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 September 26, 2023 at 7:48 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 September 17, 2023 at 10:29 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 September 17, 2023 at 8:01 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 September 16, 2023 at 12:52 AM True poetry. Cheers - Gary Brian Sambourne September 16, 2023 at 7:17 AM Hello Gary, I hope that you are well. Thank you for your stop by + appraisal. Sincerest regards, Brian

Susan Woodrow September 15, 2023 at 7:17 AM Such a gorgeous write! Loved how u expressed the clouds and the feelings they incite … enjoyed immensely:) Brian Sambourne September 15, 2023 at 9:19 AM Thank you Susan, for your thoughtful comment on my Sunset posting. I may tinker with it yet. Be well. Brian

Jerry Brotherton September 14, 2023 at 6:29 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 September 14, 2023 at 7:14 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