In response to weekly photo challenge rise/set
The rising orb spins around
announces the divine birth of dawn
a scarlet blush behind the illuminated clouds
the darkness gently surrenders
to the ethereal glow of the golden rays
with a promise of a new day ahead!
Its time for dusk to enter
the horizon paints bold strokes
vermillion red and marmalade orange
dominate the celestial skies
dark curtains fall across the expanse
readying the stage for the magical moon!
radhikasreflection 
Beautiful!
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Thank you Laura!
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These pictures are pure magical for me! And your words simply beautiful!
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Thank you so much Pragalbha. That’s the beauty of the sun. Whether it rises or sets, leaves trail of artistic hues 🙂!
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My pleasure absolutely! Yes, I love everything about that 🙂
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Wow!
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Thanks K!
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It is a wonderful experience to watch the Sun rise or set and you have beautifully described it. It is nice to see all these photos complementing your words as well.
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I agree Megala. I love to sit and watch the sun rise/set. Each moment it seems to be painting a new picture. Thank you so much for the appreciation 🙂
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Beautiful pics and beautiful words 👌
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Thank you Deepika!
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Beautiful poetry and photos 🙂
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Simply wow post!
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Thanks dear Rupali 😊
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Great combination of beautiful pictures and beautiful lines. 🙂
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Thank you Ashish!
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Both the rising and setting has been explained beautifully and I loved the pictures too. Sometimes I feel you can never go wrong with pictures of Sunrise and sunset as they are the most beautiful creation of nature.
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Thank you and I absolutely agree with you Megha. The sunrise and sunset are two beautiful aspects of nature mesmerising us with an all new painting every morning and evening!
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Yes they are no matter where on the earth you are seeing them.
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Yes!!
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This vivid imagery is incredibly ethereal. And the snapshots too are beautiful.
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Thanks a bunch Neha 🙂
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😄😄
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Beautiful verse and snaps 🙂
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Thank you Dahlia ☺️
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Lovely pictures that match your words so well Radhika. Love that expression: ‘vermillion red and marmalade orange’ …the hues of the sky really inspire!
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Thank you Balroop. I am always intrigued by the mysticism of the myriad hues of the morning and evening sky !!
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Your poem giving me the feel of reading the poems in English books in school days, hope one day children will read your poems in their English books.
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Thanks a ton for the wishful appreciation. Ever grateful Meenakshi 🙏
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I feel your words deserve that ma’am, will really feel happy when it happens.
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Honored dear Meenakshi 🙂
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Amazing poem. Enjoyed the picture also.
By the way, Radhika, Why don’t you participate in the #AtoZchallenge of this year?
Am missing your posts in this challenge.
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Thanks Sayanti. Had done the challenge last year. But slightly tied up this time. Maybe next year. 🙂
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It happens sometimes.
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I’m in love with the pictures!
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Thanks dear 😊
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The rise and the set of a day. The rising and setting sun has a strange effect of nostalgia coupled with the need to reflect and ponder with the inner you.
Beautiful pictures and an excellent poem, Radhika. Loved the description.
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Thanks P for the lovely comment. Nature always makes one reflect!
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Lovely pics and a beautiful poem ! Enjoyed it:)
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Thank you 🙂
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Beautiful pictures.. 🙂 loved the first and the third one especially. 🙂
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Exceptionally good…i m really speechless 💯
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Gratitude 🙏
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SO BEAUTIFUL!! 😍😍😍😍
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Thanks Gaurvi!
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You took this? They look beautiful specially the first one is mesmerising!!!
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Yes. Thank you. The first one was taken at Ashthamudi in Kerala.
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It’s mind blowing!! Stunning click!
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😇🤗
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