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as dusk descends upon this place
my stride holds smooth and steady
with grace and heady expectation
the downing sun a gentle gold embrace
early shadows fall soft across my face
as vesper’s velvet blanket
drapes its comfort ’round my shoulders
splendid calm envelops me
there is still some road to travel
I am eager to keep the journey
drawn by the beauty
that is the rising moon in sunset
facing into the evening breeze
I venture onward toward my love
rolling amber fires the lane
spreads warm ‘cross the horizon
a fog begins to rise and waft
I see nestled in the valley
my blessed hearth & home
veiled copper in eventide
my heart rises in the moment
caught up in this gorgeous vale
the ribbon of its brook entwines
wraps my soul in evensong
my smile sweetens
my pace livens
I hum a quiet melody
the wonder of another day
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