Into Night

It’s been hot all day. The sun’s been beating down on the earth since far before noon; people don’t like to go outside much. Still, the sky has been shades of vivid blue only interrupted by the bravest of wispy clouds. It’s a lovely hue to see. Even though that blue is a refreshing color, it means heat. So when the sun starts to dip and the sky slowly starts to paint itself in warmer hues, it’s a breath of fresh air.

Who can say if this sunset will introduce itself with pink or orange, possibly even gold. Who knows which clouds will become vessels for this transition and which ones will hold newborn shadows. What I know is that that vibrant blue will greet the evening with a transformation. A palette of light that lasts only minutes.

Every second of a sunset is different from the last as the lowering sun changes everything with its motion. A blush of pink or a glimpse of orange will eventually become a rich navy or deep teal. It greets another beautiful sky.

After the sun is gone, we see silhouettes over an ombre. Stars finally get their chance to show themselves, fading in. The moon hangs heavy, sometimes bright; it’s a remembrance of a now gone sun. The sky is dark, and it will be cool.