Excellent As the Sun Dies The Last of the Sun by Cass Carlton Sunset Poem writing prompt entry

The sun in glory died alone With last fanfare from fallen throne His blazoned colours from ramparts high Have stained the earth where now they lie His arms upon the sea are cast Vale for glories that have passed Lay laurel leaves upon his brow And let the wind her dirge sing, now. * * * * * Then the stars will light and beckon me To find my fate, my destiny. Writing Prompt Write a poem about a sunset or the memories or thoughts that a sunset brings. The word sun or sunset must be in the poem. All forms of poetry welcomed. Author Notes These words were penned more than sixty five years ago when I was just a girl. It had been a wet, cold day, but the clouds gave a spectacular sunset. My mood had been introspective all day and it led me to write a poem about the sun, dying at the end of day. I imagined myself to be a servant allowed to live in order to prepare the vanquished for their Last Rites.

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