fading into the light
from the balcony
on a cool evening
controlled fires
can be seen if not heard
in the distance
the smoke is palpable
mixing with birdsong & dewey grasses
the fading light mimicking
a quickly falling sun
night falls suddenly
the deadness of the air
like a cold chill out of nowhere
somewhat smothering
like lingering smoke
a stark contrast to the lights waltzing
far beyond the sky
august two thousand twenty-four
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Beautiful.
Thank you, Cindy!