SUNSET BY THE HARBOUR
(Dedicated to Lucy Trecasse and Nene Mam one)
It was a gorgeous day
Mother Nature took a breathing space
Which gave leeway to a happy place
For all to have fun and play.
Tired and weary, the weather dashed for a respite
From puffing strong blistering gelid air
And winds obeyed and ceased his gale of laughter
That benumbed everyone's sagging spirit.
With friends coming for a special trip
A cruise around the harbour quay.
I went ahead to find our cruise ship
By the wharf it anchored ere its voyage into the sea.
I found the berth at last to my relief
After such a long walk I mastered in disbelief.
On reaching the end, the arvo sun was brighter still
With its glorious golden rays beaming at will.
People were standing tall - enthralled by the glowing orb
They lined by the rail as I leaned over unperturbed
Transfixed by the splendour sparks going down
To its throne to rest bedecked with a jewelled crown.
The harbour quay couldn't be silenced by awe
As all gasped at the beauty appearing in view
The sunset became the object of woo
As I sang in joyful praise before I waved adieu.
©Leah C Dancel
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