Tomorrow

Late afternoon.
I settle into the last warmth 
cradled in a patch of mottled sunlight.
The garden is beginning to darken 
and fold away. 
Is this all there is ?.

Reflections in the cooling air,
cloudy streaks on a lens 
trying to focus meaning, 
a pale flickering 
of things going out.
No crescendos of birdsong
or the wind booming
in the air above,

nothing but a shallow breath
leaving not even the slightest
ripple on the still 
of a late afternoon - 
something seeping
into a nowhere
with just enough left over
to spill into tomorrow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Campanella Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 1:47 AM
Hello, Paul very nice imager your poem paints, I like "a pale flickering of things going out" "the garden is beginning to darken" like as shadow grows slowly over it, well crafted poetry here! Stay Safe too! Perry C.
Willason Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 5:19 AM
Thanks Perry, very much value your positive comments. Good to receive such fedback Regards
Lindley Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 8:27 AM
Yes, in truth in youth we look greater towards tomorrow. But in old age we look greater at the past. When it just may be best to look deeper at the now. This is a superbly crafted poem my friend. A gem to me. A fav you. God bless you.
Willason Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 5:17 AM
Appreciate your thoughtful comments Robert...wise words. Indeed pleased the poem resonated. Regards
Lawless Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 8:45 AM
There is always a touch of farewell on the hint of a coming sunset. Beautifully done Paul, I shall reflect on this on my evening stroll. A definite fave
Willason Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Appreciate the positive feedback John...do hope the poem added a little to your stroll. Regards.
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