The breeze stopped blowing,
whispering secrets no more.
Stood still in awe
of the paradise around.
Yearning to shine bright,
the North Star, faintly visible,
took its first breaths
of that stellar night.
Red and Orange mingled.
The horizon was a death bed,
the mighty Sun lay on it.
One last caress.
One last kiss.
Down went the mighty Sun,
the last of its brilliance
gobbled by the Death Bed.
Night had fallen.
70 replies on “Death Bed”
Twilight glow can’t be more perfect!
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Hi Anisha, thank you for taking the time to read. True words! I have a thing for sunsets, sunrises, dusks and dawns. It has a certain beauty and mystery attached to it.
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I love them too. I don’t miss sunsets at all. Glad to meet another sky-watcher! ❣
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Vivid🥰
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so grateful for your appreciation! I hope I could paint a picture for you with my words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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The picture couldn’t have been more clearer..great piece Rishika🥀
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“The horizon was a death bed”
Loved this 💕 beautiful poem! 😊
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Hi Prerna, thank you for taking the time to read! Yes, that line is one of my favourites. So glad you enjoyed this piece. Have a happy day! 🌼
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Brilliant picture and words Rishika ♥️
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Hi Radhika, thank you for taking the time to read. Yes, I absolutely loved this picture, stumbled across it on Google. I really appreciate your kind and supportive words. Have a blessed day. 🌼
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Thank you!
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These words are creating a beautiful image in my mind! I can feel that “the last of its brilliance”. 💛💛
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Hey Sonali, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so glad I could paint a picture for you, although the image I added, is probably prettier, haha! I am so grateful for your kind and appreciative words! Stay safe. 🌼
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You’re welcome! 🌺
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Beautiful extended metaphor here 😊
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Hey Ingrid, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you enjoyed this piece. I wanted to highlight how the sunset brings the death of a day and the birth of a night. Just like all other things in life. I really appreciate your kind words! Have a happy day. 🌼
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Beautifully penned 💙
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Hey Era, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so grateful for your kind and supportive words! Have a great day and stay safe. 🌼
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Anytime 🙂🙂
Take care and stay safe
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Your poem moved me. You write beautifully. It is so easy for my imagination to take over reading your words.
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. This comment made my day, hands down. I am so very thankful for your kind and supportive words. The imagination, is a powerful tool, I hope it does wonders for you! So glad you enjoyed this. Have a happy day and stay safe. 🌼
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Rishika, I loved your poem and photo. Your carried the metaphor gracefully to the end of the poem, Well-written and beautiful! All the best! Cheryl
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Hey Cheryl, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you enjoyed the poem. Yes, I love the image. Stumbled across it on Google. Truly grateful for your kind and appreciative words! The end of a day, brings the beginning of a night. Just like all other things in life. I hope you are doing well. Have a blessed and happy day. 🌼
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The short and simple imagery packs a punch in the closing line. Good work!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. I am glad you enjoyed reading this! So grateful for your kind and appreciative words. I’ve had this poem running around in my head for some time now, I finally out it down! Have a great day and stay safe. 🌼
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This was a sheer brilliance. The depiction of the setting Sun is so vivid. A death here, a life somewhere else. Excellent Rishika.
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Hi Harsh, thank you for taking the time to read. I am really glad you liked this. I was hoping to paint a picture with my words, for the readers. Yes, the end of a day and the birth of a night. Beautiful, isn’t it? The whole idea that the end of something could bring to life something all together new. I really appreciate your kind words! Have a blessed day. 🌼
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Indeed Rishika. Thank you so much for your words. Din ke liye raat bhi zaruri hai, subah ke liye shaam. Such wise words. You too have a blessed day. 😇😇
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Haha, yeh toh aap hi ke shabd hain. Sounds better in Hindi, anyway!
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😅😇. Thank you
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wow the pic!!! and the write up . mesmerizing
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Hey Muskan, thank you for taking the time to read. Yes, I adore that image! Beautiful, isn’t it? I am so glad you enjoyed reading this. So grateful for your appreciative words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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same to you 🙂
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The night has fallen gave me chills. It gave a spooky feeling!!❣❣
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Hey Nawazish, thank you for taking the time to read. Haha, I got that too when I wrote it! It made for a good ending, though, I hope. Have a happy day. 🌼
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You are welcome! Yes, it did give a good end!!❣❣
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Fabulous poem!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. Your words mean so much to me! Pleased that you enjoyed reading it. Have a blessed day!
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You are most welcome.
Many blessings always .
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Fabulous. I’m stunned by the starkness. Truly dark, yet deep. Beautiful at so many levels. Wow. Wow. Wowza!
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Hey Shanyu, thank you for taking the time to read. I wanted to bring to light how the end of something can be the birth of something great. I really appreciate your lovely comment and kind words, they made me smile! Have a happy day. 🌼
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It is my absolute pleasure. Your thought has been very beautifully reflected in the poem. I’m so glad to have read this. Have a fantastic week
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Rishika, love this.
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you enjoyed reading this and I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you! Have a great day. 🌼
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Wow beautiful
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Hi Kamal, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words. So glad you liked it! Have a happy day.
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Welcome and same to u.the 💕💕
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Wonderful poetry!
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Hi Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to read. I am so glad you liked it! I appreciate your kind words so much. Have a happy day. 🌼
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Beautiful poem and beautiful picture!
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Hi Ann, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you liked it and really appreciate your kind and supportive words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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Well written 👍
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Hi Reshmi, thank you for taking the time to read! I really appreciate your lovely words. Have a happy day and stay safe. ❤️
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You too stay safe! 🙂
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One last caress💔
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Hey Aleesha, thank you for taking the time to read! That sentence is kind of tragic, isn’t it? I appreciate you commenting! Have a happy day.
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Yes it is..
Have a nice day.
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Brilliant!
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a happy day. 🌹
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That’s a super powerful line and image: “The horizon was a death bed,”. Such strong writing!
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Hey Benjamin, thank you for taking the time to read. I think that sentence is one of my favourites! Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind and lovely words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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It’s a really good one! You’re welcome 🙂
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What a visual delight! My heart was instantly transported to the many joys of nature through your lines. Lovely words!
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Hi Tanya, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad you enjoyed reading this. Yes, nature indeed has tons of joy and beauty wrapped in it. I really appreciate your supportive words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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Happy to read, always! Take care. 💗
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Emotions painting a vibrant picture…great imagery..
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Hi Piyush, thank you for taking the time to read. Ahh, I really appreciate this lovely comment and your supportive words! So happy you liked this piece. Have a blessed day. 🌺
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This is a very, very good poem! It has a classic, Romance type structure not often seen today. Well done. VERY well done.
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so glad that you enjoyed reading this. Ahh yes, a love story of the Sun and the Horizon. How beautiful would that be. I smiled as I read your comment. Thank you for this really kind and encouraging comment! Have a blessed and happy day. 🌺
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