Sunset

Photo credit:   Helen Lacey

I was coming home from school

Same old boring routine,

Had to go start the chores

Just another day it seemed.

I was stressing over homework

And everything else I had to do,

I didn’t want to go outside

Where the cold winter wind blew.

I pulled on my heavy jacket

My coveralls, boots, and gloves,

Walked out the door

And saw a sign from above.

The overcast sky had changed

From dark, sullen blue cover,

To a blaze of yellow, red, and purple

A beautiful discover.

The sun fell below the clouds

Shooting out its splendid rays

Straight up, like a giant cross

And I was amazed.

I just stood there staring

Taking in the wondrous sight,

And my busy day had changed

From woe to delight.