Sunsets

Here is a poem I've just composed. Sunsets have always awed me, and i always wanted to write a poem about them. Today i sat down, found the words, and typed them out.

Sunsets are beautiful as they spread across the sky.

The colors blend together to create a wonder to the eye.

The pink and yellow shine together,

As puffy white clouds float lazily like a feather.

The sun-rays point towards the endless sky,

And then sink down as if to die.

The darkness comes and smothers it all,

As there I sit and I recall,

The beauty of those fleeting rays,

That have risen and set through all days.

And in my heart I am stirred,

For the beauty of the earth we have not deserved.

But God has given it to us all,

Big and strong or weak and small.

And as each sunset shines forth its rays,

I thank God for all the days

That he has given me on this beautiful earth,

And realize how much it all is worth.

And as I think of all he’s done,

I think of all that I have won.

And then the sun sinks behind a cloud,

 I sit awed and stilled and wowed.

So thank you Jesus for the beautiful earth,

May we never forget how much it’s worth.

(Side note) So far today -the day i wrote this poem- i have not yet seen the sun peek its head out. There may not be sunset here, but if you do see it, remember Jesus and his love for you in creating such a spectacular sight.