Paradise Sunset – v2

The sky morphing, changing
from a pure royal blue,
to an earthy spectrum of rust
pale canary yellow,
bleeding to burgundy and finally cobalt

A sudden sunset between
the twin pitons, before us
their presence the center
of the whole tableau

The warm leeward breath
kissing us, our group,
rising up from the ocean’s surface
wafting up the jagged slope
of the volcanic ridge

Rich lush greens, the jungle
sweet fragrance on the tropical breeze
Air wet at dusk, around us
falling through the dewpoint

Dark wrapping us like a blanket
looking out on the now placid sea.
Weak light of civilization
hidden behind,
beyond the road below.


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Edited August 9, 2012

“Paradise Sunset – v2”

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“Paradise Sunset”

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