No Words to Say, Just Be
A dexterous touch,
flesh tingling from the cool rush of air,
as day falls slowly and shadows elongate,
herald the oncoming of the gloaming way,
that transformation as hearts a flutter,
feel the turning of wheels,
one cover for another,
as night whispers her sacred promise.
And radiant that horizon,
clenched tightly by silent embers, splayed,
infusing blue with impossible hues
of oranges and gold,
as clouds dressed to parade
the final glow of day,
stretching like wisps of glittered mist,
golden edged, decaying.
And stars hidden beneath the blue,
now find their stage,
and night sky draws itself as the rage
of fallen day subsides,
and lights so old their stories told so long ago,
enrich the dense purple cover,
as segment moon in scarred countenance, pale,
assumes its higher post, a lovers host on high.
The cool now enhanced,
as breezes romance the still and silent night,
deeper and further its endless plight,
infinity in time and space,
as minds gaze into its heart, the questions
and wonder forever the art of thought,
when just a knowing fills the soul,
to look upon eternity.
As crickets sound out,
echo across the shadow-land,
like a reverie to bid the world a pleasant rest,
to nests and hovels warm they go,
invite the slumber and dreams to sew their coming day,
for night now streams in vast array,
the colours of its beauty,
in subtle hues no words to say, just be.
Tony DeLorger © 2017
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I love that time of day, the gloaming, and you so artfully express the beauty of it. Great work, Tony.
Thanks Phyllis, the trick in each poem of this, my favorite time of day, is making each work different, individual: not so easy. Glad you enjoyed it.
So , so beautiful dear Tony..I have read many of your poems on this transition phase and you never cease to amaze me by the beauty of your words in each one..Thank you so much for sharing this captivating write..Have a lovely day!
Thank you so much Anjana, yes I am always stretching to find new ways to express the beauty of this time of day, as I so love its endlessly changing transition. So pleased you appreciate my expression. Take care and enjoy your day too.
Very beautiful Tony….
Thanks Kurt, so pleased you enjoyed the work. Cheers!
Gorgeous, just like the blending of day to night as you so artistically expressed in this magnificent work. Amazing imagery in this one Tony, Thank you for sharing this.~Paul
Too kind Paul. Sorry havent been on site but on hols in a national park and have no internet. Back in a week. Appreciate you kind words my friend. Cheers
I’d all but forgotten that word the gloaming. Your poem took me on a dream journey. Love the line – as breezes romance the still and silent night for it is the night that most inspires me.
So pleased you enjoyed it Rasma. On holiday and will be back on site next week. Cheers.