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Sundown (The Last Leaf of My Life)

.....and my breath was caught
by the vibrant splash of color
when cream-yellow had begun
to encroach on the blue sky,
fingers of orange spread out
from the western horizon
changing the color of the shadows
cast by the setting sun.

.....and a whisper of gold
danced over the sage as the first
promise of sundown started to pass
suddenly from my sight,
and the tufted heads of grass
bowed their acceptance as
the evening breeze stirred with
a rustling yawn, so cool and still.

.....and sometimes, I'm just contented
to view them outside the window
or in the bay walk as I pass by
Or sitting on the bench, facing the sunset
to find solace and comfort as I sit there
and witness this silent eulogy to nature
Oh, how I will miss the sunset
when the last leaf of my life comes to end.




Summer51

Author notes

Entry # 26. Poem about sunset.
The setting sun is similar to our life,
as we grow old and waiting for our time
to face our destiny from beyond.
Sunrise is life... Sunset is death.

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  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    August 25, 2008

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    Ah, this is the observant,
    gentle, loving summer I have
    come to know! We walk in the scene
    with you, so perfectly you have described it.

    Love and hugs,

    Mumsy


    • Summer52
      August 25, 2008

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      Hello, Mumsy!

      Thank you for the visit and comment.
      I miss you!

      No office here today...holiday.

      Love and hugs, Mumsy!


      Summer51

      • Aesthete2000 gold member
        August 25, 2008
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        A great way to celebrate a holiday,
        lovely words! and a little rest for you!

        Hope you ae feeling better!!!!

        Love and hugs back to you!!

        Mumsy

        • Summer52
          August 25, 2008
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          Am okay, Mumsy... with the help of medicinal foods and meds from my doc. And to your own prescriptions, too! It helps a lot. Thank you, Mumsy.

          Yeah... a holiday to rest in AP for a while.

          Summer51


  • Summer52
    August 24, 2008
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    Thank you chasingwhiterabbits for the nice comment. I really appreciate that.


    Summer51


  • chasingwhiterabbits
    August 24, 2008

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    This is very beautiful, and also rather moving. I'm a little lost for words, but at least I can tell you that I love it. Good luck.

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