Sun Up Sun Down

By Swim7

 

A faint hint of light can be seen

The light crawls across the sky,

Like a cloth absorbing a splash of watercolor

As if on cue, birds begin to chirp

Their cheerful songs bring hope

A new day is born

A smeared texture fills the infinite sky above

Soft pastels feather away

The last of the pigment is erased

Morning turns to day

The sun's rays release a scorching heat

 

Slowly steadily the sun sinks to the west

Cool air revives the parched land

Finally, the fiery orb meets the horizon

The sun has disappeared …

Replaced by magnificent hues

The sky glows with a colored tint

Light fades, replaced by darkness

Shining, a moon illuminates the night sky

Stars linger above, sparkling with mystery

The time has come to wait for a new day

 

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