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Ode to Sunset

February 20, 2011
By shes_so_lovely SILVER, Marion, Iowa
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"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain..."

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Your bright, bold colors fascinate me---

Your reds, yellows and oranges
seem to dance along the horizon.

The sun slowly d


r



o




p




s,
and the sky fades from light blue
to a gloomy black,
but the moon allows a gentle glow
to shine upon our face.

I say goodnight to the sky
and close my eyes,
enveloping myself in a deep sleep.

© Jovee B., Dededo, Guam

The author's comments:
Another one from my class-one of my favorite pieces I've written. :)
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shes_so_lovely SILVER said...
on Mar. 19 2011 at 12:54 pm
shes_so_lovely SILVER, Marion, Iowa
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Favorite Quote:
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