Written for Sadje’s What Do You See

The sky forgets it’s only sky
and burns instead like your soft sigh,
while one palm leans, as lovers do,
to steal a kiss, hidden from view.
I’ve loved you slow, like dusk unfolds,
in shades of amber, rust, and gold….
each color bleeding into new,
the way my heart bleeds into you.
A canoe for two will not roam,
content to rest so near to home,
as if it knows, the way I’ve known,
some hearts aren’t meant to be alone.
So take my hand as colors fade,
let’s be the promise twilight made….
two shadows merging into one,
still burning long after the sun.
NAR©2026
#WDYS
This is “Red Sky” by Zopa (Michael Imperioli Band)
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.

A very beautiful poem Nancy. Very romantic and sweet. Thanks for joining in.
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Romance was my goal for this one, Sadje. I’m glad to know you enjoyed it. Thank you!
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You’re very welcome dear friend
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True love…so romantic, Nancy ❤️
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Something we both can relate to. Thanks so much, Lisa. 💕
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that is so beautiful ❤️
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Thanks so much. I truly appreciate your lovely comment. 🥰
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What a gorgeous love….
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Oh, such a beautiful comment, Jodi. Thanks! 😊
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You’ve woven that together beautifully 🥰
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Thanks so very much, Esther 💕
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This is so lovely Nancy.
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Thank you so much, Di 🥰
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The story of Bill and Nancy!
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You read my mind, Liz! 💕
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I just knew.
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True poetry, beautifully written, Nancy.
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I’m greatly touched by this lovely comment, Jim. Thank you.
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A very tender poem Nance, there’s a sense of quiet intimacy and timelessness – just beautiful 🥰
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I’m so glad you felt the romantic influence in this, Ange. Muchas gracias, querida amiga! ❤️
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Bienvenido mi querido amiga 💕
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The poem is even more beautiful than the image.
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Thanks so much for a beautiful comment, D. ☺️
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That’s beautiful.
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Thanks much, Iris. ☺️
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Beautiful words that flow into hearts Nancy
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Love this comment, Brian. Thank you. 😍
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