Poems written by Peter Gibbs over 60 years, inspired by romance, travel, the beauty of nature, emotions and family and friends - peterspoetry.co.uk 

Sunset In The West

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Swiftly sinks the setting sun
Into the waiting sea
The sky at dusk a canvas
For colours harmony
The molten disc extinguished
Beneath a parting glow
Orange paints the heavens
Above the tidal flow
Silhouettes of seabirds
Winging home to rest
As night provides finale
For sunset in the West.

 

 

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