\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
Printed from https://writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1650893-Canyons-of-Light
Item Icon
Rated: E · Poetry · Contest Entry · #1650893
2010 QUILL AWARD - BEST POEM STRUCTURED
Canyons of Light

** Image ID #1650896 Unavailable **

A lambent glow
glistens off dragon scale windows,
rainbow hued in the morning radiance,
a play of light and dark in the
caverns below...

A waking city stretches into its
daily routine, hoarding it's treasure
of people who scurry about...

The sun meanders lazily across
the sky,  each minute painting
new cave art on the towering
edifices , unappreciated by
the inhabitants, but beautiful
in the eyes of the universe.

Like a fledgling pushed from
its nest, the sun withdraws
it's luminous hands - but the
city shines on...
  an inner glow
      a self assurance
illuminates the darkness
and proclaims its independence.
A light in the darkness.
  A promise to the future.


Notes

Thank you for taking the time to read my words. Please, if you're going to rate this, leave a comment. Come to think of it - as long as you're here, leave a comment *Laugh*.  Criticisms, thoughts, reactions, yes โ€“ even a kind word of encouragement โ€“ are all equally welcome *Smile*

Ken
© Copyright 2010 ๐ŸŒ• HuntersMoon (huntersmoon at Writing.Com). All rights reserved.
Writing.Com, its affiliates and syndicates have been granted non-exclusive rights to display this work.
Printed from https://writing.com/main/view_item/item_id/1650893-Canyons-of-Light