Sunset on a Summer Day

Watching the day recede.

The air has cleared,

cool blue and cool pink

infusing through

the copper leaves

of the ornamental

plum

as the sun sets

from a sky

that warmed us

at long last.

 

An evening breeze

takes the night shift

from the wafting

light winds of the day.

 

Silence slips back into

its rightful place

across my back garden.

Evening birds take a supper

of seeds and sunflower hearts

and nuts before bed.

Even a group of missile thrushes

stop by (although I fear Dave,

the cat next door, took the Jay).

 

I sit at my computer,

barbeque supper

heavy in my gut,

and watch as the last

the day's light

is sucked slowly

into the darkening

of night's heaven.

And I know

tomorrow

will once again

bring us summer

at last.

 

27/06/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The bless days of Summer. We need more of them. Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry for the days of Summer. I hope you have time to enjoy them.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Aye we hope for a few. Although I trhank the gods that we don't suffer earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricaines, bush fires, floods etc. many thanks Coyote John

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[kentuck14]

John,
A well written poem of a satisfactory day and its close. Sounds very mellow and relaxing. Except of course for the jay . . . it also sounds as if you and Dave have full stomachs!!!
T

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Oh Dave will get his just rewards if I ever catch him! Indeed mellow and relaxing Tom, many thank yous.

[Edie Blue Starfish]

I like this scene, quite serene. Content at the end day. My only concern is for Jay.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes I am gutted about the Jay. They are rare, shy and stick mainly to woodland but we had one coming to the garden for two weeks. Many thanks Edie.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like your nature poems....a nice diversion from the angry poems and really sad poems and maybe overly explicit poems...just a nice description of a sunset and hope for a good day tomorrow...
i like that.
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha, ha, thank you Jacob. I guess the ones I write about space and science and news events benefit from such variation. Sadly inspiration comes from many places and experiences and I guess one sticks to ones comfort zone in style and content.

[John the Baptist]

Sometimes a quiet glimpse of nature is enough to inspire us. All described here speaks of a moment of contentment, except for the poor jay. I am sure Dave has no complaints about it, though.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed a contented day after almost five hours of gardening. When I get my hands on Dave he's dog food!
Many thanks JTB.

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful way to end the day. Wonderful descriptive free verse poetry.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Chris, It has been a busy but very productive and enjoyable summer day at long last. Many thanks for such a kind review!