Poetry Corner

Feb 27 2008

HIGH Blantyre’s Karen Tait penned this poem about the sky.

The 47-year-old, from Waverly Terrace, has written a number of short poems and songs, normally about people she knows, places she has worked or visited.

Her hobbies include taking photographs of historic buildings and landscapes.

She said: “During the month of October, 2007, I was travelling on the Dumfries to Glasgow train. One of the stations the train passed through was the New Cumnock area.

“The time was between 7pm and 9pm. I was looking out of the train window — and just happened to have my camera handy — when I noticed that a part of the sky was absolutely spectacular with shades of orange and hints of red and cream.

“This gave me the opportunity to write this poem.”

Such a rarity is your brightness,

A joyous eclipse equalled by none.

I wish I could grasp and cherish

This moment for ever.

Beautiful orange sky.

You truly command the sky,

Yet are so quiet and still,

Like a sparkling gem illuminating the atmosphere

No neon can suppress.

Beautiful orange sky.

Splendid but impossible to reach,

Envelop me in your all-consuming glow,

Then carry me off into the abyss,

Rich in wonderment.

Beautiful orange sky.

Majestic in your stature,

So radiant is your warmth,

That only a genius

Could orchestrate your creation.

Beautiful orange sky.

All of those thoughts cross my mind,

Now I take the time to reflect,

On the day I was honoured to view

A scene also personified.

Beautiful orange sky.