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Matthew Lifton

One and Only

The Sunset


Mesmerizing in all its radiance


Brilliant shining lights peeking out and illuminating every shadow it can find


As I gaze into its overwhelming light I cannot help but wish to look away


To feel unworthy


What have I done to deserve to look upon such a beautiful figure


However my eyes seem to be dragged back to it again and again


Capturing my gaze at every half-hearted attempt to avert my eyes


The stars are wonderful


Blooming in the night and providing a spectacle for all to see


But after witnessing the setting sun


The stars don’t seem to shine as brightly as before


Something one could appreciate, but not be obsessed with


The captivating light of the setting sun on the other hand


I don’t wish to ever look away again


Maybe one day the moon will hold the sun's place


An anchor to my being


Maybe one day the sun’s light will begin to dull and the illusion will fade away


But, for now…


It will continue to be my one and only


And its radiance will catch my eye no matter where it may be

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