SURROUNDING SUNSETS

SURROUNDING SUNSETS      

Over a peninsula

Over an island

Sunsets shape

Sputtering stories:

A beach heart rimmed with sand mounds,
tossed with rose petals;
An engagement on bended knee
with concluding applause;

A couple with canes,
posed in self portrait.

Over a palm tree

Over a bonfire
Sunsets memorialize
Momentary memories:
Long ago vacation
with Dad clicking constantly;
Yesterday’s walk
with children dancing delightedly
Prayer service
with pastor praising perfection.

Sunsets seep sentiments
of memory
miniscule and mighty.