January sundown —
I go out hoping for
spectacular colors
as we Arizonans are
accustomed to —
but tonight there is
just beautiful clear
simplicity of pale blue
sky with a streak of
soft alabaster clouds
it’s okay, though —
I could never be
disappointed, with
this crisp cool air
and winter quiet —
I watch the edges
of tall palms wave
ever so gently —
and all else is still
save my beating heart
—Terri Guillemets