Red skies glow
in the twilight's gloaming;
a sailor's delight, they say.
Through my window
I am trapped in the fire,
beauty that leaves me transfixed.
I cannot look away.
Silent, breathless seconds tick past,
until I gasp and the spell is broken.
I am no sailor,
but I feel their delight.
Elise Skidmore ©2026
Beautiful sunset and poem. We have gorgeous sunsets in Florida too.
Thanks, Cornelia. I’ve taken photos of many beautiful sunsets in FL when I’ve been visiting, though this isn’t one of mine.
Lovely. You really captured the moment with this one.
Thanks so much, Linda.
Wow. Such beauty in the visual. The words and the picture. 🤩
Thanks, Rosemary. I can only take credit for the words and _finding_ the photo, but I’m glad you enjoyed them both.