by Hope Cox
The warm glow – an evening sun –
submerges into the fluffy cotton clouds
radiating streaks, vivid hues:
ruby red, golden yellow, lavender
purple, tangerine orange a faint
wisp of rosy pink
floating through the sky.
As the sun settles – deep into
the Earth-
touching the coniferous trees,
the lakes, the ocean,
the streets, businesses, school buildings –
our homes-
As it tucks beneath the horizon –
Will you be there to watch the setting sun,
with your late evening teas,
as you tuck in your little ones,
as you ready yourself for
sleep?
Sleep well, my dear.
We’ll meet again as the golden rays
glide upon the wakening land.