Poetry to Challenge the Senses

<p>Building on his recollection of the various places he has lived and visited author Donald Elix shares a series of verses that explore his memories and his imagination. These poems draw from many historical places and time periods reflecting the mood of a myriad of events both past and present. They also reflect an element of quiet contemplation that was vital to their creation. Thought-provoking and unique this poetry collection examines the meaning of life's experiences in verse from a variety of perspectives.</p><p>Blue Sunset</p><p>The sun is fading now and dusk is settling in.</br>Wisps of strati float aimlessly toward the darkening horizon.</br>Majestic firs nestle in ebony satin cloaks for nocturnal hiding.</br>Patches of brilliant blue embrace the last rays of day.</p><p>The evening sky now trades its rays of day</br>For a cloak of dark.</br>Now after sunset</br>Brightness fades into thousands of subdued</br>Nameless incandescent twinkling lights</br>Against a blanket of black which engulfs</br>The earth as far as the mind can fathom-</br>Not long removed from another blue sunrise.</p>