As the sun dips down,
the last rays reach out –
making the water glisten
as they kiss the day goodbye.
The last notes of the nightingale,
clinging to the dwindling light,
strike a bittersweet lullaby.
Sleepy moths catch quick naps
before their nightly flights
toward the moon’s irresistible glow.
The dimming sunlight caresses
the birds’ nests; warming the eggs
one final time before the mothers
return home to doze.
The sun now sinks ever so low
as wolves prepare for the arrival
of the full moon.
They cannot wait to howl their hello.
The photograph above is by Derrick J. Knight (Click here to visit and follow his blog). ❤
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Many thanks, Rose. It is especially pleasing that you have been inspired to write such a good poem
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Your photograph is spectacular and would inspire any poet. I’m just fortunate I found your photo first. Thank you, Derrick. 🌚 🌝
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🙂
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Great photo Derrick.
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I love this. Such serenity, and now the wolves emerge…
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Thanks so much, Stephen. You were one of the very first poets here on WordPress who had inspired me, and you continue to do so with your impressive poetry. xo
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Crumbs, very high praise indeed. I don’t yet have the confidence to write beyond the haiku format, but am thinking I might try a sonnet. Somehow I think it might take me a very long time.
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Ah, but there’s so much power in brevity! Do try a longer poem just for the thrill of it!! You write haiku poetry everyday, so I don’t think it would take you as long of a time as you imagine.
Hey, I need to ask you something regarding a future project. Is your email listed on your blog?
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I don’t think it is. I like to keep it private, but I have a separate email…try ghsonics@hotmail.co.uk. I’m intrigued.
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I also liked the shift in winds a lot, great poem! Six days remain . .
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Thank you! Really?! Six days before a full moon, then? I can’t wait! 😀
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Beautiful imagery-loved it! 🙂
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Thank you, Soumya! I’m smiling big time 🙂
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My pleasure, Rose 🙂
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Lovely and great choice of photo from Derek too
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Thank you! It was a pleasure writing the poem after finding Derrick’s gorgeous photo. 🌞🌹
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Reblogged this on Br Andrew's Muses and commented:
Very visual, one is there with the setting sun
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Beautiful poem:) like alwz : )
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Thank you.😊
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Poetic sunset, Rose. And always epic when there are wolves. : )
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Wolves are epic and even more so when they’re howling! Thanks very much, Francis. 🌜🌞
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Love how you created a sense of time progression with the sunset! Almost feel like night is settling in already and it’s only 8 a.m. haha Great Work 🙂
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Lol. It’ll feel even more dark when you close your eyes😌. Haha. Thank you!
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I’m glad the wolves showed up. Everything was getting too quiet.
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I was actually starting to panic before the wolves showed up! Hahaha!’ You know me so well. 😘
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YOu really did a nice job penning lovely words for Derrick’s poem. Nice job by both of you.
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Thank you! Derrick’s photo is the star. 😊
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Your words were good as well.
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What lovely words welled up from within, not surprising with such a nice photo .
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Thank you for your positive words! They’re always appreciated 😍
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Beautiful picture and kudos to your imaginative power… 🙂 Very nicely penned… 🙂
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Hugs and much appreciation, Mani! 😘
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So peaceful . . . like drifting off to sleep on a fluffy cloud. Lovely. 🙂
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Ah, how refreshing and sublime! Thank you😍
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You’re welcome.
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Nice image! You’re becoming quite skilled at breathing life into photographs!
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Oh, Fly, for the past 6 months your photos have been and still are inspirational to me. Thanks for your encouragement, blunt honesty, and friendship. You’re the bestest monster pal. 😘
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Time flies! Haha — No problem! I always look forward to reading your expressions.
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I really liked the atmosphere of this poem. My favorite bit was about the sleepy moths. I understand their exhaustion. It’s a hard job trying to fly to the moon when you’re only a couple of inches long.
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Aw, BunK, you make me smile and laugh❤️
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I’m glad. 🙂
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