dusk

An evening haiku

at the day’s ending
sunlight fades into the sea
gentle grace of night

as the night descends 
sunlight drifts through the mountains
and dawn's grip loosens

the blessings of night
dusk's orange skies gently fade 
ah, tranquility!

daylight drifts downwards
the sun seeking its earned rest 
western mountains glow

gazing at the dusk
light dances upon the clouds 
awaiting night's grace

through the autumn smoke 
memories of cool fall air 
and longing for rain

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

the descending sun
fading into the tree limbs
and night arises

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

the golden sunlight
gently shining through the masts
boats within the dusk