It was the last time they’d touch–
back to back, the earth and sky,
each one waiting
for the other’s pacing,
a chance to draw and die.
Sunset invades their characters,
endings and beginnings in a single step.
Their fanciful parting may mean nothing–
another duet dissolved into duel.
Standoffs often lack climax;
is it leaving or staying that makes us fools?
© khartless 2021, All Rights Reserved
Artwork “Surreal Sunset” Antonio Insulla
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
what an amazing picture and poem: capable of multiple interpretations: made me think of ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘High Noon’ –a strange conjunction, and that tantalizing last stanza; what a trip 🙂
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Thank you very much, John. Maybe too many westerns growing up but so many sunsets lately seem like showdowns, just seemed the right time to post. Not to mention it’s so hot here, feels like there should be tumbleweeds rolling past me most days.
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Lol … it did have a sort of Western feel to it 🙂
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I agree with John – an amazing thought journey; beautiful and mysterious.
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Thanks, Worms. The sunset and I can hear the music of a showdown. Maybe tomorrow there won’t be another draw?
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My mind went somewhere else after reading this… ❤️
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A western showdown? A breakup that’s the final sunset?
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Another realm…
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Sunset invades their characters,
endings and beginnings in a single step.
This is both enchanting with hint of pain, K.
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Thank you ever so much. Somehow missed this message months ago. My apologies. Hope all is well with you.
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no worries. 🙂 you’re welcome!
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This poem does a wonderful job of playing on one’s senses. Nice work!
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Many thanks, Brooke. I really like this poem as well. I appreciate you reading and commenting on this one.
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Reblogged this on Yard Sale of Thoughts and commented:
Such a busy day here. But I thought I’d repost something from last August. Happy Wednesday!
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