Sunset

Orange ombre 
tapestry covers 
the sky-blue of day 
until only a sliver 

remains framing
the still life, 
reflecting off
the tranquil waters

where a fruit bowl
of cantaloupe, 
apricot, peach,
and tangerine

captivate my senses
so tangible
I can taste them 
I can smell the earth

cooling from her 
day’s work. As 
the bee buzzes by
in his rush to get back 

to the hive,
even he slows down
to savor the beauty.
Pause, Reflect, Savor—

a holy trinity, 
a powerhouse,
an embodiment
of living well.