What Fascinates Me

My fascination excels each time
sun descends, giving Earth a kiss.
There is no poetry, not a Rhyme
to tell of my reaction to bliss.

Sun leaves a trailing, lest we forget
her majesty, as dusk circles nigh.
Her colors that glow--a special set
dazzle even the wandering eye.

From butterscotch to apricot skies,
with amber, scarlet and ruby wine.
As clouds don robes in a sunset's guise
The moon even seems to pause its climb.

Cascades of colors greet weary souls,
each night, looking to a sunset sky.
Glimpses of beauty as they unfold,
around the ebb of Sun's phantom tide.

May 16, 2022 
for Fascination and Awe contest
by Jeff Kyser
Honorable Mention

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 6/3/2022 8:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "Beautiful/colorful" write. I love it. Have a blessed day writing away.................
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Ann Peck
Date: 6/30/2022 7:56:00 AM
Thank you, Paula. You have a blessed day, too.
Date: 6/3/2022 12:19:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing what fascinates you through this fascinating muse of yours. God bless you.
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Ann Peck
Date: 6/30/2022 7:55:00 AM
Thank you, Beata.
Date: 6/2/2022 7:24:00 PM
such exquisiteness here. It's a truly beautiful gem. Congrats on your win.
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Ann Peck
Date: 6/11/2022 5:08:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea.
Date: 6/2/2022 7:14:00 PM
Nature poems capture my heart and fascinate me most Ann. Your poem is exquisite in its colorful imagery in depicting hues of the glorious sun. I never tire of reading about the sun and moon. Congratulations on your HM in Jeff’s Premiere contest. This was stunning! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 6/2/2022 2:01:00 PM
Ann - I have a marvellous view of the sunrise from my desk, and I don’t see the sunset much, but this drew me right there, and of course the colors and the interesting phenomenon of watching the sun as it disappears below the horizon. Well done! And thanks so much for entering!
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Ann Peck
Date: 1/1/2023 3:23:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jeff!
Date: 5/22/2022 10:09:00 AM
Ah yes sunrises and sunsets are one of my favorite things. Each morning when I see the sunrise I think WoW! Lord than you for the beautiful sunrise this morning. A fine write my friend. God Bless, JB
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Ann Peck
Date: 1/1/2023 3:24:00 PM
Thank you, Judy!
Date: 5/20/2022 7:49:00 PM
Sunset is one of the most fascinating sights which is beyond all rhyme and chime. Lovely feelings are generated in our minds too.... ! All the best in the contest, Ann !
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Date: 5/19/2022 4:11:00 PM
ahhh, you took an approach that allowed for great imagery. My post, when I make it, is so wordy!
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/19/2022 5:03:00 PM
Yours will be beautiful because you have an incredible sense of words. Good luck!
Date: 5/17/2022 7:57:00 PM
'As clouds don robes in a sunset's guise.' Love this stirring, memorable line of verse, Ann! Enchanted penning! ~ Gershon
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 9:42:00 PM
Oh, Gershon, thank you. That is so lovely of you to say. :)
Date: 5/17/2022 11:57:00 AM
Despite the pandemic, huge crowds still gather on Magic Island to watch the sun set; I suspect it is a prelude to a cuddle . . . Enjoyed! Aloha!
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 12:45:00 PM
Aww, that's beautiful. And each day a new show. I'm not sure what the message is in a sunset, unless it's enjoy beauty for it quickly disappears. :)
Date: 5/17/2022 8:17:00 AM
Anne, So beautiful and refreshing....Makes one feel hopeful. Thanks for a beautiful sunset! suzanne
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 2:14:00 PM
Oh, Suzanne. If only we could find hope again. You're right ~ it might be hidden in a sunset!
Date: 5/17/2022 5:32:00 AM
Just beautiful. I love it. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 7:13:00 AM
You're so kind, Gina. Thank you.
Date: 5/17/2022 2:58:00 AM
Beautiful write Ann, enjoyed. Sunsets are indeed so soulful. Good luck in the contest.
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 7:14:00 AM
Thank you, Seeker, for seeking me. :)
Date: 5/16/2022 8:33:00 PM
You are so right, Ann. The sun is infinite in its warmth + regenerative glow. There's collective rejoicing in May sun. Be well. Brian
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 7:08:00 AM
Thank you so much, Brian. You take good care, too. :)
Date: 5/16/2022 7:52:00 PM
Yes, indeed. There is nothing so fascinating as watching the sun sink out of sight, knowing it is a sunrise on the other side. I, too, have written of this phenomenon. Beautiful!
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/17/2022 7:17:00 AM
If there's anything that causes awe, it must be the sunset and a new baby's smile.
Date: 5/16/2022 6:07:00 PM
Beautifully written! I enjoyed this :)
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/16/2022 6:41:00 PM
Thanks so much, Heidi. :)
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