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 chirp and sing

As they returned to the nest, and rested on one wing…

The sight evoked in me, a relief, from life’s pain

I never tire to see this scene  – again and again….