Setting Sun / Fading Star

SETTING SUN / FADING STAR

I had never entered a poetry competition before - why would you? - but this was well received and got bronze. We were shown this photograph of a beautiful sunset over the seas horizon with the suggestion to give our muses a chance to react. So this popped out in a few minutes comparing what looked like a golden carpet across the waves with a celebrity on the red carpet who, while still famous, was nevertheless on their way out. It took me more time to make the shape than write the words!!

I myself shall roll out this red carpet In the exaltation of all that I am I will captivate you, change you, Enchant you with gold, Cheer you with yellow, Warm you with orange En-flame you with red

All together bring you closer to heaven

To Light Up your Eyes, affect Your horizons Incessant blues Incandescent hues I am superintendent Attendant to my world, My following. Unblinking I segue along that carpet You see me, I see not you You feel me, I feel not you You need me but I not you I know what route to follow Keep it moving, gravitating A gliding sensual firebrand Tireless, fearless, so restless Circle, interact with waves Bringing to many a smile I always bring the light For I am the spotlight Till no longer bright I fade into night Out of sight And quite Alright Jak

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