The Lighthouse

The full moon rose from the sea

pure white against the black sky,

a circle among the twinkling stars,

illuminating the sand to silver dust.

The waves rolled higher and higher,

crashing against the rocks louder and louder,

arriving and leaving again and again,

turning the rocks black to silver to black.

Silhouetted against the vast sky, 

standing tall with head held high 

stood a sturdy Lighthouse sending,

beams of golden light into the roaring sea.

Listening to faint ship's horn,

from the gallery of the Lantern room,

was a little girl eagerly waiting

for her father to sail home...

Painting by Mrs. Ratna Pochiraju

The Eternal Sky- Part III - Drama At Dusk

Drama At Dusk

Sunsets are the most beautiful creations of Nature. Do you know that no two sunsets are same? At least to me, they are not. The glorious colors of sky ranging from golden yellow to hot pink, bright orange to a soft red with a few clouds scattered around and there you have, one of the priceless artworks of nature entirely free for us to see and feel.

Sunsets are dramatic. The unique play of colors, the constant traveling of the sun, (north to south & south to north), clouded or clear sky, all are a part of the drama. But this drama is peaceful and soothing. There is neither turbulence nor any hyper unspent- energy. The splash of colors lighting the treetops and turning them golden is a sight to cherish forever.

No matter what kind of day we have had, a sunset always manages to set it right just by its presence in the background. All we need is to take a moment and enjoy its beauty, breathe in the peace.

I personally never get tired of watching the sunsets every day. They are the best conclusion a day can have. The changing seasons, the clouds in various shapes and sizes only enhance the beauty to dusk and dramatize further.