Sunset Dimmed

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I stood alone on the sandy southern shore watching sunset dim with a sense of languor. Soon, of its luminance there'd be little trace but 'til then, I'd enjoy its warmth on my face. Hues of cobalt blues, sanguine, and honeyed gold painted gloaming skies; a canvas to behold. Reflections of mountaintops and rippling sea exposed Nature's exquisite beauty to me. Sea gulls were feeding as the sun descended. How swiftly daylight and dusk became blended. I captured all my thoughts with paper and pen and wrote a Sonnet so I'd remember when ~ I watched the sun languidly bid me goodnight. Then faded away as I welcomed twilight.

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/3/2024 3:21:00 AM

Striking imagery that I can relate to Lin, no better place to be, on a beach alone with your thoughts. Have a lovely time in Florida, Tom

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/1/2024 5:36:00 AM

Dear Lin, What a beautiful Sonnet. I almost felt this as a song and praise to changing of day to night. At least I could hear it in my head. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 8/1/2024 5:57:00 AM

ah, thanks for thinking its cadence is lyrical, Daniel. It really needs to be read aloud for the best effect.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/31/2024 4:58:00 PM

Lin, your sonnet is just lovely and written so well, sunsets are a priceless gift to the world and they inspire beautiful poetry such as this… Beryl

Lin Lane
Date: 7/31/2024 5:23:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Beryl, my sweet poetry sister. They are indeed as lovely as a sunrise.

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/31/2024 12:43:00 PM

A sunset to behold Lin! Your beautiful sonnet is every bit and better than the actual picture, capturing the majesty and mystique of nature in perhaps a dreamy yet pensive way, brilliant Cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 7/31/2024 5:22:00 PM

“…better than the actual picture” That’s the epitome of commendation, David. You always sit in my cheerleading section and I appreciate you.

Jay Narain

Date: 7/31/2024 11:20:00 AM

NICE SONNET FULL OF IMAGERY.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/31/2024 5:19:00 PM

Thank you, Jay.

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/31/2024 10:07:00 AM

Lin, your Sonnet indeed is filled of such rich imagery! The slight alliterative touch also sets the sense of flow as your lines capture the rapturous feeling of beholding the glorious sunset! So well done!! Happy Wednesday xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 7/31/2024 5:18:00 PM

Your eye for detail never misses my intent. Thank you, Mike.