Flames

Photograph by J. Trent

Flames

By John Trent

Autumn's hands caress the marshy landscape
White ribbons drape the blue of heaven

A faint scent of pine holds light the breeze
As the chill of late day enshrouds the grove

Horizon’s haze ignites in fiery brilliance
As waves of flames roll across the sky
Zeus stokes his forge on heaven’s mount
His grip tightens with dark's steady approach

Twilight's red blaze explodes in grandeur
Glowing embers drift God's empyrean sea

Night's shadow envelops to extinguish the flames
as fall settles on the sylvan wood