TO THE RIGHT OF THE SETTING SUN
A compelling case for his conduct
its consequence being a deed
undertaken with no ill intent.
Retold as his duty dictated
and haunted by misunderstanding
she responded in glacial tones.
And throughout the day in discussion
the unfounded bells that had rung
diminished by tender degree.
The lingering frost that had settled
now melted as long shadows grew
to the right of the setting sun.
Michael Edwards © April 2017