Sunset by the sea

The sun seems bobbing

Up and down

With childish glee on the waves

It is reluctant to say goodbye to all

It sighs  and hopes it’s exit to stall -

Its rays let out a reluctant sigh.

Pausing to cool and get refreshed

Sun dips its head into the sea

The cool waters give relief

And let it know it now can flee..

The gathering darkness rears its head

as shadows start to expand and grow

the dolphins quickly seize their chance

to show the sun a whirling dance

resigned now  to its daily fate

the sun darts forth its last bright ray

and takes a farewell look at me

as I relax and sip my tea -

I close my eyes and savour the peace

That now falls over land and sea