Night falls softly these long days,
Perfect timing every phase.
Sweetest kiss caresses sky
In a lingering good-bye,
Featuring the fading Sun,
Heralding the rest begun.
Royal symphony of light,
Promises of dreams tonight.
Tender notes as day departs,
Peppering the sky with stars.
—
My Quadrille in response to Kim’s “pepper” prompt at
dVerse.
Mystical Strings 
Love the stars… but now at solstice the stars are too shy to be seen
Nice description of early evening when the stars come out or are peppered in the sky.
A beautiful transition to nightfall ~ Love the ending line ~
such a gentle farewell…
I do like the gentle rhythm and rhyme of your Qaudrille, Crystal, which reminds me of a childhood prayer. I just love the last line!
What a beautiful sunset you have painted here with words!
This is such a wonderful poem about this special time of year and the beauty of dusk.
Your words make me feel so at peace. Wonderfully written. ❤