Day is Done

As day fades into twilight
the afterglow of the sun's light
is sprinkled like gold reflecting dust
illuminating all it does touch
as day composes its last refrains
mirrored in ripening grain,
reflected in far away oceans and seas,
lakes and rivers as far as one can see.

This gilded afterglow
casts a radiant glow
on everything below
as it ebbs and flows
casting a golden hue
making everything look new
for a minute in time
then quickly lost in time.

This fading glow of gold
is a sight to behold
as the sky reflects
a masterpiece perfect
in waves of golden rosy pinks
though quickly gone in a blink
as day is done, gone
when twilight comes.

This golden shimmer
highlights and glimmers
on all it touches
though never captured.
It's illusive except for a moment
when your eyes behold this splendid event -
somewhat sacred, always awesome -
with each replay always welcome.

Yet each replay is always different
never copied, always unique, distinct
from the sunset the day before
as this golden glimmer pours
over the firmament
when the close of the day is met -
a benediction
in the making.

This gold
not sold
is often attempted
to be recreated
by artists
and poets
though a far cry from perfect
as sunsets are always perfect.

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Do take time to watch the sunset cast its spell
in the sky above then over hill and dell.
You'll be awed by the Creator's masterpiece
and feel a contentment, a perfect peace
as day turns into night
with a sigh of delight.
Another gift from the Master's paintbrush
because He loves us so very much.

The Lord blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11

May God himself, the God of peace,
sanctify you through and through.
May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless
at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The one who calls you is faithful
and he will do it.
I Thessalonians 5:23-24

May the God of peace...
equip you with everything good
for doing his will,
and my he work in us
what is pleasing to him,
through Jesus Christ,
to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Hebrews 13:20

For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
from those whose walk is blameless.
O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.
Psalm 84:11-12

This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

The righteous will shine like the sun
in the kingdom of their Father.
Matthew 13:43

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