Battle

Settling mysterious glow on late

sky\'s afternoon show

Phoebus hazily parts blown veils

on early twilight\'s face

by pushing her fading round bulk

between striated clouds.

 

Rays beat moon\'s rising attempts

to end day and outpace

dying light\'s race by interference

for sun shines again

from behind vestige of dull grey.

 

And wanting to taste this defiant

spread of victorious

display as empty beach beckons

I drink shades of mauve

battle between daylight and dark

then dome\'s star bids

blue her lone goodbye as finalé

and old Sol sinks.