The Twilight

The time of day for romantic fancy,
Are those short moments between day and night,
When rosy glows streak in west horizon,
The lovely interlude we call twilight.

Somewhere between the daylight and the dark,
The remnants of the sun still hanging there,
Erasing heavy burdens of the day,
Removing all the weariness and care.

Mystic time the poets call the gloaming,
The lingering salute to end of day,
Just long enough to usher in the night
And welcome in the moon and stars' display.

This light often brings quixotic dreaming,
Lulling the birds and beasts to quietude.
This respite is God's gift for lonely spirits,
Bestowed on them to bless their solitude.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 7/19/2019 2:16:00 PM
I just had to come and read the whole poem after reading the shortened entry for Gregory's contest. Just as lovely as a whole!
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Date: 9/25/2016 6:58:00 PM
I like they way you image the magic time of 'twilight', Joyce. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/25/2016 11:43:00 AM
oh Joyce-loved this one a lot- beautiful flow and rhyme. lovely poem for a lovely lady :) congratulations on your placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 9/25/2016 3:51:00 AM
Congrats on your placement with this lovely poem, Joyce.
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Date: 9/25/2016 1:17:00 AM
Joyce, very nice poem with good imagery. Congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 9/24/2016 8:01:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Mrs Joyce. Congratulations on your placement for the wonderful poem:)
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Date: 9/24/2016 5:31:00 PM
Joyce, this is a well written poem with great imagery. It should have placed higher. Congratulations.
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Date: 9/24/2016 3:48:00 PM
Congratulations Joyce on the placement of the contest.
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Joyce Johnson
Date: 9/24/2016 9:44:00 PM
Thank you for placing my poem. Love, joyce
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