The After Glow

From my window, a ray of light caught
my eye –
enticing me
outdoors
to capture
its sinking
fullness.






I thought:


If I

run,



perhaps... I can... catch it – hovering... on... the... horizon....
I wasn't quick enough. The trees blocked a full view.

I started walking home, wondering: Why was I drawn outside to witness the giant, fiery-red sun sinking, but too late to capture its image to share? I really should have stayed inside, been satisfied watching from the window and peeled potatoes for supper.


Then I

glanced

back

over

my shoulder.


Taking in this new view,

I understood.


Sometimes... life draws us out into places, throws a turn in the road and we are blessed by the After Glow...

Oh, what I'd have missed from my window!