Evening colors linger on mountain paths.
Out beyond this study perched over River Gate,
At the cliff's edge, frail clouds stay
All night. Among waves, a lone, shuddering
Moon. As cranes trail off in flight, silent,
Wolves snarl over their kill. I brood on
Our wars, sleepless here and, to right
A relentless Heaven and Earth, powerless.
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Comments1I just came across the poem Overnight at the Riverside Tower and I have to say it really captivated me! The vivid imagery in the lines, "At the cliff's edge, frail clouds stay all night. Among waves, a lone, shuddering Moon," paints such a beautiful picture in my mind. It captures the essence of the scenery and creates an emotional connection that stays with you long after you've read it.