Shadows lengthen
as the golden orb of day
slips out of sight.
Clouds aflame
dance
on the darkening canvas of sky,
shades of coral and fuchsia
on cobalt and indigo.

High overhead
a gull in solo flight
reflects the departing light
off luminous wings.
Oh, to soar
unbound
by pull of earth,
to rise on Spirit’s breath
and catch the glorious light
of Your grace!