Twilight’s First Blush

On By Michele LeeIn Humor, new beginnings, Verse
There was a time
when I bathed
in a certain magic
found only during
the twilight hours.
A stillness.
A soft pinkness.
An advantage
over the sleepers,
sleeping away
the most enchanting
part of the day.

I was a witness
to the sun’s first
appearance
with eyes
not rested
from the night before.
Eyes, glistening and alert,
especially my third.

Watching the first faint rays
appear along the hazy horizon
while owning the road,
after dancing away
the night before.
Driving toward the
soft pink swirling
with creamy gold,
folding me into
the center
of her rapture.

When night has
extended her reach
and minds have
pushed past sleep
along the edge
is where they meet.

Along the edge
there is a great
temptation to fall.
In love.
Into the deep.
Into a strong belief.
All fear released.
In that soft pink
and liquid gold
there is a boldness
that can make one
seem foolish
to those asleep.

Having swallowed
the boldness
he proposed.
I said, “No.”
I was seventeen.
He was on military leave.
He persisted,
devoting his love to me.
We had just met,
but he believed
it was (true) love
at first sight.
I watched his expression
change from pleading passion
to defeated acceptance
under the gentle hues
of the delicate twilight.

If the first blush of
twilight’s magical hue
finds me now,
it’s in slivers
peeking thru,
guiding my way
to the loo,
after I stumble
from sleep.
Eyes mostly closed
I stub my toe
on my book
dropped to the floor,
a few hours
before.

I recently drove through a part of the valley that reminded me of a twilight memory. ✨ Thus a poem was born. Thank you for visiting, reading, and viewing. Be well. 💗 Michele

Photo by Grisha Bruev

© 2022 Michele Lee Sefton

72 thoughts on “Twilight’s First Blush”

  4. Oh my goodness, Michele, you had me so wrapped up in the magic of twilight. How romantic and so realistic, until you made me wake up. LOL 🥱📚😲

    If the first blush of
    twilight’s magical hue
    finds me now,
    it’s in slivers
    peeking thru,
    guiding my way
    to the loo,
    after I stumble
    from sleep.
    Eyes mostly closed
    I stub my toe
    on my book
    dropped to the floor,
    a few hours
    before.

    You painted such an incredible visual of words and wonders my dear dancing queen. Beautifully done girlfriend. LOVE IT!!! 🥰💖😍🌺😘 Sweet musical accompaniment too!!! 💃🏼🎶💃🏽

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    1. Wrapped in the magic of twilight. I love that, Kymbelina! 💖 Sounds sparkly, warm, enveloping, and inspiring! Guess I interrupted that romantic scene with a restroom break. 😂 Thank you for sharing that excerpt. Made me laugh. I should pull an all-nighter and see if the magic is still there. Of course, I will need my glasses to see the sparkly detail. 🤣 I appreciate your fun and supportive spirit, dancing Maven of Motivation! 💃🏽🎶🌃🌄✨

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      1. Girlfriend, you know how to make me smile. Yeah, in the next dream, if you have to go to the loo, keep thinking about the dreamscape of twilight magic! 🌙✨🌆 And return immediately to bed. 😴 Hugs my dear and sweet dreams! 💤

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      2. 😁 Dancing all night then driving toward the sparkly sunrise sounds more fun and graceful than stumbling and stubbing! 😂 I will let you know if I accomplish this again, then I will sleep the remainder of the day. 😴 May have to kick off my heels, then pull over and take a nap after! 😆 Hugs and sweet dreams to you, Kymbelina. 🧚🏽

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    1. I am not sure how much wisdom I had at that age, but I knew enough to know I wasn’t ready for marriage. 😱 He was sweet, but goodness! Thank you, Rebecca for recognizing I had some intelligence. 🙏🏻😌 I am pleased you enjoyed my twilight recollections.

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    1. I appreciate your comment. Thank you, Ingrid! It is a magical time. 💖 It also used to be a very quiet time – hardly anyone out at that hour. Now, in a metropolis of around 6 million, it is a city that never sleeps. I miss that peaceful golden time. It felt like having access to (quiet) secrets. ✨

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    1. “With creamy gold folding me into the centre of it’s rapture.” One of my many beautiful; evocative lines in this gorgeous piece of poetry Michelle! You took us on a journey here. 👍😁👌👏

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    2. I am so glad you like my poem and that it gave you heart flutters, Adelheid. 💓 Thank you! That is pleasing feedback. haha All true twilight recollections, with a change between those I had in my out-all-night younger days and those I have now. 💃🏻🚘🌃… 📖😴🚽😂

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  11. Wow! Like your smile, Michele, your poetry is lovely and has yet again inspired me to write a poem in response. Thank you for sharing your talent & wonderful sense of humor, my friend. Have a great Thursday! 🌞🌹

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    1. A poem in response? Wow! Back at you! You must have swallowed some boldness too? 😂 I am honored that my twilight words inspired more words! 🙏🏻 I love that about art and creativity. Creatives are like matches, helping each other burn brightly. 🕯️ Thank you for appreciating my poem and loo humor, photographer Phil. A happy Thursday to you!

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      1. You’re most welcome, lovely poetess Michele. I do find your words inspirational, appreciate your creative spirit, and thank you very much for your thoughtful comments! Wishing for you a day filled with happiness, my friend. 🌞🌹

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  14. So wonderful poem “Twilight’s First Blush “ A teenage girl’s mind blowing thoughts and shyness can
    read in this poem 🌷🙏👍🏻Happening her first love , dear you created own self so fascinating thoughts
    and her life’s most beautiful moments so gloriously you admired 👌😊thank you for sharing and
    good morning dear friend 🌷🙏♥️😊

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    1. Good morning to you too! Or evening. 😊 Thank you, Thattamma, for sharing your heartwarming thoughts about my twilight poem. 🙏🏻 He was a sweet young man who wanted to be a true love. He tried! 😁 It was a beautiful twilight, but the stars were not lined up for that type of commitment. 😅 Have a beautiful evening and tomorrow, lovely lady! 🌃🌞

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    1. Thank you very much, Lincol. It’s a pleasure to be read! 😊 These are true twilight tales. The younger me staying up all night, dancing the night away, then greeting the sun, vs. me now, sleeping the night away until nature calls. 😁 I do see how this reads like a dream. Enchanted nights. ✨ Warm regards to you!

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  23. A great poem Michele! I love this line…
    When night has
    extended her reach
    and minds have
    pushed past sleep
    along the edge
    is where they meet.

    And interesting ending with most likely was a wise decision on your part! Nothing like the blush of a broken heart fading into shadows!

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