TO SEE ANOTHER SUNSET

Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest

TO SEE ANOTHER SUNSET

The sun sinks slowly out of sight but leaves
a blaze of color peeking out through trees,
encompassing the world with golden glow.
I will get to see another sunset before I go.

The beauty of the world is so hard to forget
but what lies ahead may even be better yet.
Perhaps a new sunset each and every night
will fill my spirit and soul with sheer delight.

There are times that red mixes with the gold
and then deeper hues quite often will unfold.
My eyes take in the glory of a summer sky
surrounding an insignificant mortal such as I.

Now I don't expect to live on forever and yet
before I go, I would like to see another sunset.
Nature offers us this beautiful gift, so rare,
it is from God, with love, for us all to share.

Countrymom
8/2/08




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