night falls

artwork by fabian perez

the hem of the sun kisses the horizon

mother nature gently nudges the world into evening

the stress of the day lays drying 

on this morning's news

there is a sort of ironic harmony here

my mind's eye sees images of long ago

of desire, cravings, yearnings

sensual heat

till, with the impetus of a crescendo

night falls

proving no matter how mundane or exciting life is

the calendar page does indeed turn

Reviews

[Lorry]

I didn't know whether to ooh or ahh at that ending Lydi, so instead I made the entirely new noise of Ahhoohhh 😀
This is the epitome of subtleness setting the pace and flow seamlessly to a most deserved ahhoohhh last line.
Slow and sensual beats speed reading every time 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

Lorry, I thank you for the Ahhoohhh! I always appreciate your visits. Lydi**

[redzone]

the days, years pass and we have the memories of what was but what will be is allusive even if exciting or mundane, though I think we will take exciting every time... there is a "settling" or "acceptance" of what is in your poem Lydi... which in many ways is the best we can do even when we plan and want something more or different.... life is what it is and we face all the things that life throws at us.... my hope is that the "hem of the sun kisses the horizon" in ways that ease your desires and fulfills your dreams... you do write really "nice" poetry Lydi....

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, give me the exciting. The mundane, well, I have had enough of it through the last five months! We have to accept what is in life....or else live in a state of constant stress and tension. Such a lovely review you left for me, Curt....very "nice". Thank you. Lydi**

[Ted Kniffen]

I must confess Lydi ... I have peeked under the hem of the sun as it kisses the horizon ... didn't heed Springsteen's warning. Right now Mother Nature is not gently nudging the world into evening ... she's battering our afternoon with a series of terrific thunderstorms.
Spent the night calming a terrified dog.

An excellent write with a right proper touch of sensuality that reads soft as nightfall.
Well done. Stay safe.

[Lydia Shutter]

You naughty boy, you! :) Thank you so much for the review, Ted. I hope the thunder storms subside quickly. LydI**

[Chris Shaw]

And the pages keep turning with little help from ourselves. They also turn quicker as we age. Your opening line is stunning Lydi**. Night Falls is beautiful poetry and speaks to me about aging, reflection and also living. Your posted artwork too, worthy of admiration. Always a pleasure reading you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

They sure do, Chris. Thank you so much for the review and for noticing the artwork. Have a good weekend. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I would love to pen two lines as exquisite as your opening! A stand-out visual among billions of sunset descriptions penned by the less imaginative! Also, I love that you use such vivid visceral details to illustrate how the days carry on despite our wishing time could slow down or hold still (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, Margie. Thank you very much! You really made my morning! Lydi**

[barleygirl]

Haven't said this in a long time, but you have an amazing eye for the artwork you use!

[Lydia Shutter]

I do love artwork, Margie. Always wished I could draw. I worked in a sign/advertising shop for many years and I designed, but could never actually draw. Thanks for noticing the artwork.