Crimson Sky

To the depths of ebbing sunset-sky horizon; 

vivid coral and gold echo

within a rainbow's wash across heaven's expanse.

I pull away in thought,just for a moment

Pondering,until my attention is again pulled back 

to the above spacious grace of God's glorious art-piece.

These eyes behold joy's beauty once again.

Heaven's panorama; Glow upon glow,

 almost a pulse matches my heart.

This soul longs to fly into Heaven's blazing glory

 just for a while, amidst rainbow layers falling upward!

Precious is the gift of ready sky being held at no cost;

simply to accept, to will, to wait;

Till again come glimpses of God's presence 

in the thrill of the next sunset!

Reviews

[Tabby Mac]

This is a beautiful write Kathy!! I love the images you brought into my mind! I enjoyed the beauty with you as I read! I'm a sucker for sunsets and sunrises so I love this piece for so many reasons! I love the last line!
'Till again come glimpses of God's presence in the thrill of the next sunset'
Tabby

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tabby Mac,
It is just so nice to have you give confirming and positive input. We all need a little of that don't you think? Well you have a gift for being kind and believe me it does not go unnoticed. Yes I agree with you about sunrises and sunsets. They're never the same! Isn't that just so very cool? Thanks again for liking something and even writing a little of it. It sure is nice. bless you much! Kathy

[Tabby Mac]

Kathy,
You are too kind! Thank you for your thoughtfulness and encouragement! I'm an encourager I just can't help it! The world can be so negative. We are to lift each other up through life so we can all hopefully finish it in peace. I enjoy your work and your heart shines though every piece! Nature heals the soul. It's where God can speak to us!
And you bring the beauty and awe of it to all of us! I'm so very grateful for you!
Tabby

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks again Tabby. I hope that you are doing well and having your possibilities realized. Bless you much.

[An owl on the moon]

So soft and beautiful, the elegance of the painted sky, colored by God's own hand. I remember so many sacred skies when I stood on the shoreline in Oregon where my mother was born. Your words remind me of these wonders so well.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

C.Froman,
here in the Pacific Northwest I am never bored with the beauty all around. From the Oregon coast to Mt. Hood and many other natural areas the opportunities for every outdoor activity is truly available. Even as i say this i know that the whole world is full of opportunities and it is up to us to find our own loveliness. I am pleased that you could visit an area on the ocean that was part of your mother's childhood. Thanks for sharing. Bless you and thanks so much for reading something of mine. Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

I love that area so very much, and miss it here in the South. Growing up near San Francisco, we would often travel the 1 going up through the Redwoods, then along the Oregon coast to Reedsport and Florence, over to Albany and Eugene where more family lived, and often into Washington where my dad was born. It is glorious out there. Enjoy every moment of that heaven on earth. :)

[Re-Pete]

I really dig this! It reads like a nature prayer. Beautiful imagery. Lovely wording. Nice title. What else could one ask for? What praise. He is a master painter now isn't he.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

We all come away from nature in different ways I guess. "Nature prayer;" I had not thought of it that way. I am thankful though; you have a point in that regard. Love your review by the way. Bless you Pete and thanks so much for coming by. Kathy

[wordman]

wow ~ what a vivid and beautiful image you have painted with your words

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Why thank you Mr. wordman.
"Vivid and beautiful" Gosh that sounds, good I'll take it! It's so nice to hear pleasant, kind words from others who write. It means a lot. Blessings kathy

[Jennie Baron]

Wow, such a peaceful, lovely image. The sunset is truly one of God's great gifts, and so is such a beautiful description of it. I'm so glad I stopped by to read.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jennie Baron,
sunsets, as you say can truly bring "peace and loveliness." I know that my being craves these qualities. You are very perceptive. Bless you and yours. Kathy

[Lydia Shutter]

Your spirituality shines through the lines of this poem. Yes, there is so much beauty to drink in all around us and the show is free of charge. Only a poet notices the little things. "Rainbow layers falling upward"...what a concept! I enjoyed this. Lydi**

[Kathy Van Kurin]

lydia,
"Crimson Sky" was drawn from a special night. My husband and self were eating out at a favorit restaurant and the sunset had layers of immeasurable beauteous layers, in appearance, falling upward. It was so amazing!. Thankyou for your intuitive input. Blessings Kathy

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for explaining the inspiration behind the words...it makes the poem even better.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You are so welcome Lydia!!

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing and beautiful poem.
"Precious is the gift of ready sky being held at no cost;
simply to accept, to will, to wait;
Till again come glimpses of God's presence
in the thrill of the next sunset!"
The above lines are true. If we look to the sky. Falling and the rising of the sun. We do see a miracle. Thank you Kathy for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote,
You are welcome and I truly appreciate your encouragement by stateing somethiing in the poem you found nice. Have to admit that is the thing nice about communicating with fellow W.C. members. Blessings, Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure to read your work and you are welcome Kathy. I believe here at the W.C. Most of us are seeking to improve and to create. We need strong opinion and help.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Yes yes yes, so very true.

[barleygirl]

What a beautiful & original way to describe a sunset. Let me tell you, I've read a million that all say it in a predictable way, that's why I so love your interesting word choices & the creativity of likening a sunset to the way we feel about God's glow shining down upon us. You've made this scene your own & you've conveyed it with a nice mixture of imagery & faithful feelings.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Barleygirl,
I do so appreciate helpful thoughts on writing style as well as your feelings about the image portrayed. How good to feel the part of a community of writers who care about their craft. Blessings to you and thanks again so very much! Kathy

[Shannon]

Romantic description with carefully choosen words.

This stands out for me as especially well rendered:
Heaven's panorama; Glow upon glow,
almost a pulse matches my heart.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

S.Mi,
Why else do we write? Because we are inspired. I hope you continue to find inspiration as you live and write. Thank you for giving your kind words. Kathy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i thinks poem proves something....as poets, we can be lost in thought, lost in our poetry...we can be inspired and write the most colorful, absorbing thoughts...but what we can never really do is capture
the true essence of nature...there are no words to really capture the exactness, the preciseness of it all...

there is a way it works that no typewriter or keyboard can really frame.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jacob,
I agree. The natural world is so multi-faceted and never ending.... One never need run out of it's beauty. Thankyou so much for reading and I know you will continue to inspire! Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You know how you know the sunset is from God? Because it's so so beautiful and it's (here's the main point) FREE. You limn it's beauty well. I really enjoyed the read! Tyfs!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cyprian,
Yes beautiful is the right word. Sunsets are such a gift. Moment is sometimes the length of perfect beauty and then it is gone. Thanks so much for reading Bless you much! .Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Affirmative. You're most welcome. It was my pleasure.