Twilight

Brilliantly shining is Venus in the western sky – flanked by two dark gray rain clouds floating menacingly. Splashes of crimson, washes of mauve and the purple haze of twilight gently embrace the horizon. Silhouetted tall buildings and swaying coconut palms add a soft sublime touch of mysticism to the ethereal scene. Darkness descends determinedly as neon lights begin to illuminate the surroundings as if welcoming the friendly stranger – the night. Note: This is exactly what I saw last evening from my balcony. The scene was so perfect that I was confused whether to paint it instantly with oil pastels or to paint it in words. And I chose the shortcut – the latter. 28/9/2010,10 am © Copyright 2010