Evening Enlightenment

Sitting atop the roof of the penthouse

I take a glance at the sights around me

Waiting for the sunset, tickled by the breeze

Birds flying home to nestle in their tree

The vastness of sea, the expanse of the sky

Both seemingly meet at the distant horizon

Providing a canvas for the sun and the clouds

To paint a picture that stole all my attention

Caught in the moment, I did stare and gaze

And marvelled at this colourful maze

The shifting clouds, the rays of the sun

The water, the wind, having one last fun

The exhibition ended, the night set in

The sky was dark, but stars sparkling

The ships outlined against the dark water

Quiet settling in, the need of the hour

Enlightened, I walked back into the house

My disquiet of the day being doused

If tomorrow be another troubled day

To the roof I make my way