Days End

by Unknown

Oct 2013 678 Views 19 comments

Day's End

Author: Unknown

The setting sun in all her glory
Made evening sky blush...
Hues of orange, red and gold splashed here
And dashed there with a bold stroke
Clouds stood still as she lowered herself
Into the mountains' cradle...
The birds sang a lullaby
And the crickets joined the chorus
Boys and girls, playing hopscotch
Called in to dinner
By tired moms
And dads crawled in from labor and toil
To be greeted with smiles of hope and love
Lamps were lit and curtains drawn
None had time to view the glory
That was the setting sun
Another day had come and gone

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Posted: Oct 2013

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Comments (19)

Serenity4twoDonegal, IrelandOct 15, 2013

Such a beautiful sight to see , a colourful sunset

you have described the end of the "Day's end " , for the sun and for families so wonderfully Diana .
As always , it is a joy to read your poetry -warm regards -F

darkhorse555donegal, Donegal IrelandOct 15, 2013

amazing beautiful piece diane really beautiful

weemick1960Fife, Scotland UKOct 15, 2013

Hi Diana, it is strange how we can miss the glory of the beginning and end of the day. You do paint your canvas so well and bring the reader in. You do paint your sky so wonderfully. Then the sun is gone to her slumber. Who looks, as you say, everyone is doing there own thing. Yes, i really enjoyed this one. Have a god day. Catch you later. Your Friend....MIKE.

RavensgoldPanchos Villas, Wexford IrelandOct 15, 2013

Diana,...This is a lovely piece...Great imagery,and beautifully put together...regards Anthony

fjamesj9701DunkinDonuts, Florida USAOct 15, 2013

Beautiful, I would light a candle for that one Diana, excellent piece...Jesse

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoOct 16, 2013

Nicely constructed poem Diana. I enjoyed reading it this morning and thanks for checking up on me, that was very thoughtful of you. Adieu and do have a great day ahead.

RedexNorthumberland, England UKOct 16, 2013

A beautiful poem indeed

andrew149Southbourne, nr.Bournemouth, Dorset, England UKOct 16, 2013

Thankyou diana, a wonderful poem about something that most people are "Too busy" to stop and see....Andrew...xxx

IvoryPetalsArima, Borough of Arima Trinidad and TobagoOct 16, 2013

beautiful write!

beautifulyouNew York, USAOct 16, 2013

This is an awesome write diana!
Every nuance, movement, or lack thereof, captured!
Like a setting sun, truly spectacular!

Thanks for sharing this gem with us!

diana_1OPSan fernando, San Fernando Trinidad and TobagoOct 16, 2013

thank you so much to everyone all my friends here.... I do so think of you... you humble and awe me with your comments, inspire my timid soul, for this I say thanks...

Spartacus2012Biloxi, Mississippi USAOct 17, 2013

Hi Diana,
Just stopped by to read your lovely verse...Nicely done..

Ken

diana_1OPSan fernando, San Fernando Trinidad and TobagoOct 17, 2013

Thank you Ken, your visit is a most welcome one....

online today!

socrates44San Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoOct 17, 2013

Hi Diana

Your poem took my breath away. It is really beautiful. Your description of the sunset is exquisite. The image of the sun lowering itself into the cradle of the mountains is unique.
I love how you balance the beauty of nature with the beauty of the actions of human life ranging from the children playing to the daily activities of the adults, moms and dads included.
There is a tinge of sadness towards the end that the beautiful picture you painted in the first part went unnoticed by human beings because none had the time to do so, being caught up in the responsibilities of daily life.
Your poem is a masterpiece.
Have a nice day!

beautifulyouNew York, USAOct 17, 2013

Visiting again diana.. I just love your poem!

The range of emotions that run through this write,
and,
it's amazing how such beauty that moves in stillness remains present to us, even when we're not paying attention...
it's there loving and supporting us, whether we acknowledge it or not