The withering sun
drags our bodies to rest
on the warm beach,
next to sand dollars
and seaweed.
The sun slowly sinks
like a large ocean liner,
down,
down,
down,
pausing for,
a sliver of a second
before slipping
behind the amber horizon.
We enjoy watching
this death of the day.
It is the only time
we can stare at the sun.
*Inspired by sunset on desoto beach national park outside Tampa Florida. And submitted for dVerse Poets water theme*
nice...love Ft Desoto...used to go there all the time with my fam when we lived in FL....great capture of the moment...lots of sand dollars there...once swam with wild dolphins there as well...
ReplyDeleteoh, this is awesome. a couple things really stood out to me - love the down, down, down part and amber horizon, and "it's the only time we can stare at the sun" is so true. I never thought about that :)
ReplyDeleteah i love sunsets and you painted it right before my eyes with your words.. not only could i see but also feel it.. beautiful
ReplyDelete"We enjoy watching
ReplyDeletethis death of the day.
It is the only time
we can stare at the sun."
beautiful capture of the sunset ~
Tom Eliot:
ReplyDeleteThe endless inspiration of our setting sun.
A true marvel reminding us of our marvel - I can picture you there and i felt myself in the picture.
Great writing