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Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Sunset Path” by: rob kistner © 3/28/24
This morning’s sun came crisp and bright
enfolded my waking in wonderful warmth
and vivid presence
the world was fresh and fascinating
I embarked toward noonday
the joy of discovery palpable
senses saturated and alive
blissfully consumed
a deep satisfaction
permeated this afternoon
my mind was clear
my soul was full
my heart — overflowed
as dusk descended
I was approaching the forest
heady with expectation
my stride was smooth and steady
the downing sun — a gentle gold embrace
walking near the tree line
early shadows fell soft across my face
as vesper’s velvet blanket
draped its comfort ’round my shoulders
splendid calm enveloped me
yet there began other shadows
settling in my mind
strange distractions
haunting me
hunting me
that disrupted my moments
they now still come
unannounced
almost imperceptible
but there is still far to go
I am eager to journey
drawn by the beauty
that is the rich sunset
facing into the evening breeze
I venture onward
rolling amber and coral
spreads across the horizon
as I enter the old growth
shadows again shift
dull confusion finds me
I lose my pace and focus
to draw up in momentary halt
nagging concern
disquiets me
a stab of panic
pierces my solace
unwelcome bewilderment
grips me
holds me
uncomfortable in my skin
a cloud of frustration
sweeps over me
obscuring briefly
my purpose and destination
then the fog wafts
and again I remember
ahead lies the veiled valley
my hearth and home
but I wander
and once more lose the path
the evening mist is settling
wafting down
through the forest canopy
like a shroud
twilight is coming
much too quickly
and my concern
at first a nuisance — mounts
a growing fear
gnaws inside
fear I will not make it
not make it home
home before sundown
ushers in the darkness
I fear these gathering shadows
Original DDE™ surrealistic art: “Shadows” by: rob kistner © 3/28/24
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rob kistner © 2024
Poetry at: dVerse
Poetry at: NaPoWriMo 2024 — Day 19