Sunset Salutation

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I wrote this the other evening when I saw the most breathtaking sunset...

Sunset Salutation

Rosy disc of fiery calm
Burning serenity sought to
Kiss the horizon
It hovered like mist does
In the first break of dawn
And breathed fuschia feelings
All throughout the sky

Painted the ethers
A chameleon canvas
Fluid fluctuation of shades
Transmuting, transforming
Shape-shifting and morphing
Heaven's aura is fully displayed

The tones of the colors
Change instantaneously
Unfold effortlessly
And saturate the atmosphere
With vibrant stillness
A visual spectacle
That captures breath
And enchants the depths
Of one's senses

Love-colored globe now courts
The illusionary line
That separates all
That is land and sky
As fire does fall
Diamond drops start to shine
Heavens wrapped in a shawl
Of black blanket of night
All colors withdraw
And drift to sleep with the sun
The curtain did fall
The next shift has begun

Celestial lullabies
Sung by the stars
To put daylight to rest
In sweet slumber afar
Moonlit melodies
Ease light rays into trance
Night-time activities
Call happy shadows forth to dance
Under canopy of ebony
Laced with sugar sprinkles
Starlight sparkles generously
Reflecting flecks of twinkles

This painted kingdom
Of open realms
Brings dreamstuff and repose
To the orbicular inferno
So it may recharge and collect
All the energy of blaze
Let it build and self-direct
So it may explode again as Day

Unleashing vibrant light
Combustible emmissions
Infiltrate all of Night
Igniting shadow to shine
While moon now courts that line
Unending cycle
Pulse of the Earth
Every Day and every Night
Experience both death and birth

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ShadowStealer commented on Sunset Salutation

08-06-2010

Loved it and now I can't wait for my own perfect sunset to come along. Loved the last paragraph especially. Got a new poem up please check it out. ShadowStealer

trocka7

08/06/2010

Thank you so much, this is one of my faves for sure...I'll be sure to check yours out too!

dragonfly1023 commented on Sunset Salutation

07-22-2009

I'll never look at a sunset the same again. each word is another perfect stroke on the canvas of this beautifiul painting. excellent poem trocka7 and a perfect choice for P.O.E.T.S.

ginga commented on Sunset Salutation

07-18-2009

trocka, You have captured the pure essence of a fantastic sunset here. The images radiate, line by line and each carefully placed word is a fascinating picture. Your verbs are fantastically placed and their actions are significant to the poem's visual beauty. Thanks for a symphony of words. 10 Ginga

trocka7

07/20/2009

Thank you so much for your kind words, Ginga! I appreciate your feedback so much, thank you :)

Crush commented on Sunset Salutation

07-14-2009

I have read many of your poems and it's hard to choose one over then other, but, maybe this is my favourite? the lines, "Diamond drops start to shine/ heavens wrapped in a shawl / of black bkanket of night ", is simply marvelous. you know you are one of the best, i don't have to keep telling you lol. i love, love, love your work . thank you.

soulwriter commented on Sunset Salutation

07-14-2009

I am always entranced when I find a poem that sings and dances. Your great command and choice of words displayed here in your written voice comes alive with great and pure images. Keep creating beautifully.

trocka7

07/14/2009

Thank you Soulwriter, I very much appreciate your kind words and encouragement! Thanks for taking the time to read this...

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Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Greek philosopher.

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