Tag: sunsets

Sailor sky

~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

For the past several weeks, it's been raining a lot where I live, and the resulting clouds have made for some very dramatic skies. Whenever the sunrise or sunset is especially colorful, I automatically recite the ancient mariner's proverb: Red sky at night, sailor's delight Red sky in morning, sailor take warning That in turn … Continue reading Sailor sky

Masterpiece

~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." ~ Psalms 19:1, NIV It is difficult for me to accept that a scene like this is happenstance. That uninspiring refraction of light, mixed with a scattering of atmospherical pollution, filtered through altostratus clouds, are all that a beautiful sunset … Continue reading Masterpiece

Gloaming

~ Tara R. ~ 11 Comments

A golden hour, 'twixt day and night Gloaming, glowing, glistening, Gold and amber, jewels for the taking Blinding light, shadows softening Fracturing shards, shattering the firmament Within a breath, death and life A golden hour, 'twixt day and night Dropping the veil, drawing the shade In that magic moment, the angels take flight