Sunset

Hesitant, I look up at the sunset, 
Hoping he doesn't catch glimpse 
Of the look in my eyes. 

The first time I saw you;
Your rays burst the sky a blue hue, 
I'd glance in adoration,
Quietly feeling every breath
Of blind warmth. 

I would find myself wishing for clouds 
To transparently block you, 
Just for the chance of an undiscovered 
Sighting. 

I shared small, precious moments of
Bigness and of discovery, 
If only for a second or so, 
When you accidentally shone over me. 

All this time, 
Through all my 
Awkward bliss, 
You've been cascading, 
Cascading. 


Blinking tight, I gather all that
I've ever felt uncomfortable with 
And trade my uneasy glances 
For one, single 
Unwavering gaze. 

My legs begin to shake, 
But this weakness feels almost fitting. 

With those insecure moments behind me, 
I just stand, 
Just stand and gaze into you, 
My forbidden sunset.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 9:10 PM
JACK, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love -- SKAT --
Brown Avatar
February 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Jack. I know this is a late welcome but, I have had some very pressing matters going on. I hope to be back and at full speed in the next week or so. Until then please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Love, Carol
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