When life sets the mood and inspiration to write poetry.
the sunrise and sunsets are competing
for my attention
shooting flames of fire at dawn
extinguishing in a burst of orange at dusk.
their colors spill into my day
giving me
a gentle nudge – a suggestion
of what?
stop – take time
this is what’s real.
does the sky know
I’ve been – what?
retrospective – questioning.
am I doing all I can
all I should?
is she waking me up – laying me down
there to remind me
stop – take time.
embrace my life
it’s the only one
it’s mine.
the sun rises and sun sets
pressing color into my day.
Chris, the Occasional Poet, October 2024
Writing Moments 
Hello Chris,
I so enjoy receiving these. This is just beautiful and I really enjoyed your piece titled “AgeBusters”. 🤣
Love your writing.
Best,
Pat Sullivan
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Thank you Patty it means a lot to me to receive your encouragement for writing more.
Beautiful
Thank you Sis 🥰
Well done Chris, very inspiring!
Thank you Heather. Hope you’re enjoying the Fall Colours.