Nightfall Comments

To shroud our hearts with curious regrets, We will take solace in the setting sun. Rachel Ann Butler

Reminds me of a song I use to hear in my school days: 'Some where the sun is shining, so honey don't you cry, We will find a silver lining, the clouds will soon roll by! ' A great poem Sir Howard! - Raj Nandy

Nightfall's significance for humans is beautifully explained in your poem. Thanks for sharing.

this is a well written poem.i enjoyed reading it.i will be reading your other poems

Nice observation of the rhythms of day and night. There is something so primal about dawns following nightfall and the (usually) peaceful slumber that puts everything in a new and different light. Very well done.

The first thing about this piece is the actual layout. You look at this as a whole and can see a classic design to the shape of the poem. I know you will have deliberately worked it that way. The piece reminds me of Elliot Carters Piano piece, 'Nightwalks' it has the same feeling of being lost and feeling of insecurity (hence the lowering of the voice) The mood of the piece is not brroding and, at times seems rather playful. An emotionally driven piece that manages to maintain a greal deal of control.

I agree with Sandra - an exceptional piece that captures that elusive moment which many find too difficult to word-paint. Susie.

The western light is an autumn light fragile, mysterious and elusive. Poets have been attempting to define it time out of mind. Your definition is one of the more successful ones I have read. Regards, Sandra