"Destined Minds"

Of Gentler Times

the dreadful mood
settled by the peaceful sunset
as soft lappings
reached the shore

as the waters edge
smoothes and strokes
the sandy banks
as if to pacify

as autumns rain beckons
a change of season
a change of tide
to put at last to rest

amiable and tender
the sunset kisses the
last remains of the horizon
as the thoughts of day

the too are put to rest
and cradled within the
mind till mornings light
is able to sort the fray

Maree Long
(c) Maree Long 2009