Sunset

As a little girl

I watched for that hour

When sun and soil

Met to kiss good night.

Atop our fence

The view was unblemished

By tree or chimney.

I perched many evenings

Hugging my knees in delight,

Resplendent radiance

Reflected in my dazzled eyes,

Always envying the sky

For its new evening gown.

Sometimes I still watch.

Tonight it was violet

with crimson lace.