Sunset

As a spent sun sets, ebony shadows merge with silhouettes; penciled in the rough by a charcoal dusk. A brazen breeze makes me shudder; I feel it's cool breath on my face. And as wolves and fireflies, welcome Night, the moon glints like gold.
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Kalmaganbetov Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Short and deep Tall and chief
Pinet Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Thanks, Aibek; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.
Kendrick Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 3:46 AM
I want to personally thank you for your entry in my contest. Such a nice scene you have painted. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
Pinet Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Thanks, Sara; my friend, I appreciate the placement and your comments. Emile.
Seeker Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Wow! Perfecto. Congratulations on your top win, Emile
Pinet Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Thanks, Unseeking; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.
mysore Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 8:41 PM
sweet air! congratulations dear poet. Cheers!!!
Pinet Avatar
December 17, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Thanks, Thriveni; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.
Rodrigues Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Lovely imagery! Congrats! Fave
Pinet Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Thanks, Kim; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.
Andresen Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
- So beautiful, Emile ... congratulations :) - Merry Christmas:) - hugs
Pinet Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise; I appreciate your comments. Merry Christmas, my friend. Emile.
Empress Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Dear emile, this is absolutely gorgeous, i love sunsets and how youv described the environment is beyond stunning and soul warming! I especially love the lines “ penciled in the rough by a charcoal dusk.” how artistic! And the ending flows so well too! This is one of the best iv read for this contest so far. Its beyond gorgeous! A fave for me! Best wishes: sending you light always
Pinet Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Thanks, Ink; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.
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