The only love she held onto

dusk arising

 

July....
some things
you cant change
July meant late
but she was ready
the afternoon's rain
left a damp breeze
which shuddered
across her bones
late was best
february was early
and wrap up warm
february skies were
early velvet teatimes
but no
July had everything
and sinking now
into her chair
there it was
before her
the only love
she held onto.....
.....the sunset

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Comments9

  • Goldfinch60

    May that sunset be forever in your heart.

    Andy

    • dusk arising

      Can't help but find sunsets attractive and sometimes reflective.

    • Alan .S. Jeeves

      Excellently composed DA. I really enjoyed reading this today.

      Kind regards, Alan

      • dusk arising

        Thank you kind sir. This is something quite different for me and it seems to have been received favourably.

      • Poetic Dan

        Perfect for my mood today....

        Thank you!

        Careful of my post today my friend!

        Hopefully see you in the spring 😉

        • dusk arising

          Yep, sad news indeed.

        • Neville

          this is one of those comfortable and warming one looks forward to any time of year.... N

          • dusk arising

            There's something about sunsets which draws us to attach so many thoughts to. It's quite understandable how our ancients worshiped the sun as a god.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Sper write D.A. - the surprise ending was a lovely reminder of how special those sunsets are to those getting along in years. A tale needing to be read again - Saved to the fave list and thank you for sharing it.

            • dusk arising

              Fay this was a moments inspiration at about 5am this morning. To be honest i was uncertain how it would be received in mps. I'm so pleased now and honoured for this to be among your favs.

            • FredPeyer

              Intriguing with a surprise ending. Well done, d.a.!

              • dusk arising

                Thanks Fred. The ending was of course the inspiration for the whole thing.

              • MendedFences27

                Loved the seasonal comparisons and the descriptive phrases to describe each. "damp breeze which shuddered across her bones," and "wrap up warm." Let's not forget the enchanting title phrase as well, "the only love she held onto"". Just great stuff. Brilliant! - Phil A.

              • Saxon Crow

                I love this poem DA it touched my heart.

              • ron parrish aka wordman

                but it`s always beautiful



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