Sunset over the Sea

Red light streaks across the sky
brilliant to behold before my eyes.
The horizon drawn clearly in front of me
no land to obstruct what I see.

This marvelous view by none conducted
enjoyed by us unobstructed.
This beauty can not be viewed on land
where trees and hills and mountains stand.

Who would replace this beauty?
What could equal our view?
With gold and red staining the sea
and burning through the sky tenaciously.

Then away it goes with a flash of green
never before by our eyes seen.
The stars come out, the moon shines down
drawing our eyes from the deck as we scurry around.

Cameron White