The Pink Evening Sky

In the solitude of my home, high up on the cliff,
I watch the sun set o’er the white capped waves of the massive blue Pacific Ocean.

The setting sun casts a pale pink hue which adorns the clouds 
and is mirrored on the ocean’s surface.

It seems to take an eternity for the sun to work its way
across the summer sky from the morning east to its setting perch;
Then, in an instant, after touching the distant horizon,
it sinks beneath view leaving only pink ribbons as proof of its existence.

As I watch the last traces of the sun disappear,
I remember the soft embrace of my love who used to watch the sunsets with me.
The pink evening sky foretells another day of sunshine
and another day without her by my side.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations on your win Joe in Rick's contest "The Pink Evening Sky". Love, Carol
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February 4, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Hi Joe - Congratulations on your deserved WIN in Rick's contest. Best wishes, Kory (KC)
Freeman Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Congratulations Joe, on your worthy poem's place in the top three. Agape, Moses
Kendrick Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Congratulations on your win with this very descriptive work..Sara
George   Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Very touching, Joe. Congrat's on your big win. Elaine
K. Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 1:00 AM
I have to agree with Andrea-- was just about to say that when I saw her comments about the pink ribbons-- that line stood out for me as well-- but what a sad yet very touching write, Joe-- congrats on your win! -- nikko :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM
The pink ribbons as proof of its existence. That line really rocked!
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM
this is simply beautiful and a very well deserved win, Joe. HIghest rating! Luv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Joe, this is simply breathtaking. What a beautiful view you have described, and most deserved of it's win in the contest....:)
Puddifoot Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM
congrats on your win, this poem is beautiful and impressed me the first time I read it
Maverick Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 10:34 AM
poignant write here some emotions descriptive; combined with beautiful observation Joe.
Poet Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Congrats Joe on your big win in this contest with this wonderful entry--kashinath
Sweetheart Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Congrats Joe on your wonderful win in the Pink Sky contest with this exciting entry .. enjoy with luv..
Mannan Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 7:54 PM
A beautiful sad poem Joe.Many congratulations for this win.
Devonshire Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Gosh, this is so real, so moving, Joe. You told the story of this lonely man's life so well. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM
This touching poem, was a winner for sure in my eyes...so glad to see it at the top! Congratulations, Joe!
Richards Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Such a beautiful, and poignant portrayal for this contest....so lovely and sad all rolled into one wonderful poem.
Roberts Avatar
January 30, 2011 at 11:15 PM
this is an absolutely stunning entry for the contest, best of luck in it. I also enjoy watching those pink ribbons over the Pacific, they are indeed lovely
Horsman Avatar
January 30, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Hi Joe this is indeed beautiful and written with such profoundness, wonderful that such a sunset reminds you of your love. hope this is for the contest. Harry
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