The Amber Light of Dusk

The Amber Light Of Dusk

What power does it have?
An amber disk rising in the eastern sky
Born when the world was young
It travels a never ending path
Bringing light reflected from a distant star
It brings light to the darkness of nighttime
Yet, its amber light casts a spell over the planet
Smiling down it looks over a sleeping world
Lovers look upon it with wonder just before their lips meet
Every kiss is better under that amber light
Moments later the amber light turns grey
The disk rises in the sky and shows its true nature
Grey, lifeless and starkly cold
Still, it inspires poems, stories and songs
But, it is no longer romantic as it passes overhead
It is just there orbiting a life filled planet
Sharing its amber light for a few moments
And then it is gone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Dusk...a beautiful time of day !! Seems to be more colorful than the sunrise..most of the time. Loved the poem.
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December 19, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Brilliant poem as always Rob, and as I look up I see nothing but the amber light! Maybe on reflection there is great depth and beauty in grey, lifeless and starkly cold! All a matter of perception! Luv Lizzie
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