sunset

The red eye of the sun took at last look over the earth

For it, could not, its gaze from it, avert

And  then, with a final farewell it disappeared

As quickly as the flight of a tiny humming bird

The evening shadows began to deepen

As in twilight, the sky began to redden

It was a wondrous and awe-inspiring sight

Which brought, to every spectator’s heart, delight

Birds of all sorts began to twitter

Whilst some foolish people began to giggle and titter

In my heart of hearts, I felt very bitter

And was almost at the very end of my tether

Since the cause of their laughter, I thought , was absurd

They laughed at seeing me wonder on the mysteries of the earth…