SUNSET
minutes before sunset
the spell has been cast
spellbound mortals
eased to a halt
faced due west
concerns evaporate
mesmerized in a dream
summoned by the gods
gaze steadfast
into magnificent skies
the sun disappears
beyond the horizon
it’s gone to rest
dusk is born
the setting sun in infinite glory
on santorini greece
the spell lifted
PR
11/09/14
Photo taken on Maui where the experience was the same.
On Santorini it felt like there was more to it. Maybe
because this place is atop an ancient volcano.
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.in/2014/11/poetry-pantry-226.html?m=1
thoughts and entanglements 
Some sunsets are really exquisitely beautiful, aren’t they? Your poem (as well as photo) captured the essence of one of them. Lovely work.
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I was lucky, the camera saw what I saw. That’s not always the case. Thank you so much, and thanks for taking the time. Glad you enjoyed it.
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What a magnificent sunset.. what glory.
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Glory! The perfect word for it:)
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“Summoned by the gods” is a perfect wait to put how arresting sunsets are. Loved this.
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Thank you. What’s funny is I remember having to consciously force myself to watch the people, watching the sunset. Everyone had this bemused look. It was amazing, they were in another place. No one spoke.; )-
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Well expressed!
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Thank you.
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it’s good that Nature sometimes compels us to stand and stare…a lovely piece…
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The ocean does that to me too, you’re right:)- Thanks for taking the time. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Love the finale ‘the spell lifted’ ~ magical…
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Thank you.:)-
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Yes, it does cast a spell on us. We are almost compelled to watch.
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Every time! !:)-
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