Snow Melt

Sunset in Las Vegas

'Idal (Justice), 5 Sultan (Sovereignty), 164 B.E. - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 about 5:26 PM PST

It's sunset in Las Vegas
there is no red sky tonight
even though the day started out cloudy.

There are no western clouds tonight
the sunset is pale white
not burning red or scarlet
the way a desert sunset should be
on a cloudy day.

I contemplate the day
and wonder if I should get out more
even though the price of gas
prevents me from going very far.

I did get out today
when I sifted the cat litter
I took it out to the garage,
but I don't think that counts
as an outing.

I need to get out more
before sunset or after sunset
to poetry readings
or First Friday.

My muse seems to be going to sleep
perhaps its the unspectacular
sunsets that make her yawn.