An Ebony Night
Feeling smug about its certainty,
night anticipates the day's demise.
And as scattered shades of gray gather,
blue finds sanctuary in your eyes.
As crimson flames melt a stained-glass sky,
a scarlet sun reluctantly sinks.
And night dilutes the essence of light,
scribbling silhouettes with blackened inks.
Vermilion colors the horizon
as flashing fireflies flash in the air.
And dusk creates magical moments
two lonely lovers secretly share.
Darkness descends like a shroud of smoke,
snuffing out any lingering light.
And in the fabric of time and space,
stars confetti an ebony night.
A golden moon pools in the heavens,
gilding ripples in a wishing well.
And silence mutes the beat of two hearts
held captive; in love's hypnotic spell.
(Quatrain)
3/25/2015
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