Stung between garden fences
twilight coaxed you outside,
to the square of wilding lawn
uncut from summer’s end,
the coils of wood smoke
streaked with petrol
rising above an evening glow
of light behind closed panes
as one by one they too
flickered out.
Image by Giani Pralea from Pixabay
Carol J Forrester 
This is gorgeous, and I love the picture!
Thanks. Pixabay has some amazing photographers on it.
Gorgeous image and very lovely words.
Have an inspiring weekend.
Thank you. I can take no credit for the photo but I’m glad you liked the words.
Enjoyed the words.
Great poem – loved it.
Thank you.
Very nice! Love the rhythm and images it elicits!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
This was absolutely lovely, Carol
Thank you
WOW, Fabulous writing!
Gorgeous imagery, Carol. Just the right words and tone for twilight.