Taormina Sunset

A prize winning villanelle from 2016. A tribute to beautiful Sicily.

When sun on Taormina sinks
Its lull will paint the evening still
In pastel, scarlet, orchid pinks.

Far yonder star, in silence, winks
So well aware the air will chill
When sun on Taormina sinks.

The boundless vista slowly shrinks
With twilight tints at nighttide's will
In pastel, scarlet, orchid pinks.

And, all at sea, the ocean drinks
The gentle rain from off the hill
When sun on Taormina sinks.

The solar sage above re-thinks
And yields a sundown-coloured spill
In pastel, scarlet, orchid pinks.

The light of dawn here interlinks
With dark of dusk, the day to kill,
When sun on Taormina sinks
In pastel, scarlet, orchid pinks.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

An experience to behold with a poet wonderfully told.

[Alan S Jeeves]

Thanks Sami, I am pleased that you enjoyed 'Inside a Darkened Room'
Kind regards, Alan

[Sami Khalil]

You mean ' Taormina Sunset ' ?
You are welcome.

[Alan S Jeeves]

Yes Sami, I do mean 'Taormina Sunset'. I had just replied to a review on darkened room and it was still inside my head. Thanks for correcting me on that, I have not done your original valuable comment justice - my apologies. Even kinder regards to you Sami, Alan

[Sami Khalil]

All wonderful You are welcome anyway..................

[Red Brick Keshner]

Where is this Taormina!? And what time of year does this sunset speak? And thank the poet who speaks of such with words and thoughts that yield such hues and tints. This is a delight, Alan. Thank you for sharing. Frederick.

[Alan S Jeeves]

Hi Frederick. Taormina is on the island of Sicily and the sun sets 365 days per year, although some days are better than others. Worth a visit if you are ever down tat way - steeped in history and inspiration. Thanks for looking in. Kind regards, Alan

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks, Alan. I will surely take a trip to Taormina should I ever find myself down that way. Cheers. Frederick.

[Chris Shaw]

Well you have successfully sold Taormina to me Alan and I understand perfectly why this was a prize winner. A sunset to die for. Rich in imagery and spectacular in colour and I haven't even mentioned the structure yet. Super job. Good morning Alan.

Chris