Sunset Memory
As I stood atop a hill
where water meets the sky
I watched the sun descend
and what wonder met my eyes
The clouds bore through the horizon
pouring splendour way up high
Its brilliance was confirmed when I
was joined by passers by
We all stood there in silence and saw
the peach, the gold the greys
In awe we stood and with one glance
we knew what each would say
Waves smashed the rocks below us
lights bounced between sky and the sea
The cool breeze danced around my face
for the briefest of moments it hypnotised me
Its grandeur second to none with its beauty
As far as the eyes can see
Its vastness incomprehensible,
yet there it was, in front of me
The lights from the land burnt bright, as darkness
Doused the lights from the sky and the sea
the nights chill sets deep like the moments before
thats my sunset memory
James Mahauariki
Copyright © 2009
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
