Seattle – Carl Setzer: Word Shaper

An Afternoon Pause

an afternoon pause
in sunlight along the shore
the joy of flowers

sunlight and the clouds
graceful movement through the sky
autumnal graces

sunlight has faded
roses bloom in the darkness 
remnants of summer

descending dusk
night's darkness hiding beauty 
the birds go silent

underneath streetlights
remembering sidewalks past
journeys on concrete

moving eastward
comforted by the clouds
calming summer's heat

a day in sunlight
seabirds dancing overhead 
cool breeze refreshes

sunlight descending 
cool air drifting past the shore
slowly summer fades

gigantic lilies 
at the edge of the sidewalk 
bathing in sunlight

upon these petals
this bee feasts upon nectar 
then, on to the next