the hem of sunset

He seemed a lonely man
Not alone
Yet lonely
Not seeking companionship
Yet never really alone.

At times
It seemed
People gravitated
Toward his orbit
Circled
Pondering
His presence
Questioning
Its necessity.

He drifted
Through a universe
Unknown
To those who thought
Themselves
The center
Of theirs.

He took the hand
Of sunrise
Walked with it
Through the day
And of an evening
He touched
The hem of sunset.

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Date: 3/4/2024 11:50:00 AM
Congratulations John on a very interesting delightful write and POTD! Debx
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Date: 3/1/2024 10:11:00 AM
That last stanza sure is interesting, John... which leads me, ahem, to congratulate you on POTD. ~ Gershon
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Date: 3/1/2024 8:35:00 AM
such a touching piece John well deserving of POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/1/2024 3:28:00 AM
Love the hem of sunset. Beautifully done. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina
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Date: 2/29/2024 10:45:00 PM
Quite a thought provoking verse John, congratulations on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Date: 2/29/2024 7:01:00 PM
' People gravitated toward his orbit, ' and ' he drifted through a universe unknown. ' This sounds like the moon, and not a man. ( Lonely, yet never really alone.) Touching ' the hem of the sunset. ' They both need each other. The moon gets light from the sun. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. This is beautiful, yet tender and uplifting, all at the same time. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 2/29/2024 5:04:00 PM
Congratulations of the day. I found it a very haunting and touching phone. Enjoy the honors because it really is one. Pangie
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Date: 2/29/2024 4:04:00 PM
Maybe I’m some kind of donut, but I briefly contemplated that ‘he’ may be God, a god, daylight itself or, indeed, a man. Whatever your intention, John, this is a wonderful read which works for me whichever option I go for. Congratulations on a thoroughly worthy POTD. Terry
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Date: 2/29/2024 10:30:00 AM
John, I love the idea of "the hem of sunset". And I love this entire piece...and I especially relate to the first stanza. A great choice for POTD.
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Date: 2/29/2024 9:30:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD. Great one ! Enjoy :)
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Date: 2/29/2024 7:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, John! inspiring closing, "He touched The hem of sunset." Love it! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill
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Date: 2/29/2024 6:32:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, John!
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Date: 2/29/2024 5:48:00 AM
Taking the hand of sunrise is delightful John. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
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Date: 2/29/2024 5:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. The sunset is a wonderful time of the day just like this write. Yes, we can be "not alone yet lonely." Have a wonderful day with your win.
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Date: 2/29/2024 4:12:00 AM
Dear John, Your poem is a wounderful reflection on solitude and connection, beautifully capturing the essence of being alone yet never truly lonely. Your words evoke a sense of quiet strength and introspection, inviting us to ponder the complexities of human existence. Congratulations on receiving POTD! Your talent shines brightly, illuminating the hearts of those who read your work. Poetic Brillance! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 2/29/2024 3:44:00 AM
An enigmatic, thoroughly absorbing poem John, one deserving of the POTD ribbon. Your poetry always weaves a spell and rewards the reader with surprising insights.
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Date: 2/29/2024 3:27:00 AM
John, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 2/29/2024 3:19:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 2/29/2024 2:40:00 AM
A sad yet lovely poem John, there’s nothing like a beautiful sunset to fill one’s heart with awe and peace. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl
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Date: 2/29/2024 2:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your potd, John. I would love to read about your night spent with the moon.
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Date: 2/29/2024 2:17:00 AM
It’s all about gravity and light on the large scale John, however you never would have observed and written this without human consciousness, congratulations on a pretty profound potd, cheers David
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Date: 2/29/2024 2:06:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d, John - "we are all alone...but not alone" when the sun goes down - hugs
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Date: 2/29/2024 12:38:00 AM
Superbo! Warmest congratulations on POTD, JL, a fav
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Date: 2/28/2024 2:48:00 PM
This poem had a lovely, shockingly simple message of sublime presence. Thank. I liked it.
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Date: 2/28/2024 7:15:00 AM
This has a sense of someone who walked toward the sunset never to be seen or heard again...nice ending
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