Carl Setzer

Dusk

the descending sun
fading into the tree limbs
and night arises

smoke from the east
making breathing difficult
summer's gifts remain

dawn moves through the trees
and early morning silence –
calmly sipping tea

waking in darkness 
underneath the fullest moon 
delightful silence

underneath streetlights
remembering sidewalks past
journeys on concrete

moving eastward
comforted by the clouds
calming summer's heat

underneath sunlight 
the fleeting grace of summer
amongst the breezes

a day in sunlight
seabirds dancing overhead 
cool breeze refreshes

sunlight's graceful arc
walking through the golden dusk
with the air cooling

sunlight through the trees
embracing the waning summer
nearby, children play