As summer draws
to a close
we drive off one evening
to Greenore.

Such a still evening –
not even a breath of wind.
Lilac sky on the horizon
where it meets
a satin, lilac sea
so calm
that the water reaches the beach
silently.

I feel like I’m looking
at a painting of the sea.

Across Carlingford Lough
the Mournes are lightly veiled
in evening mist.

Peace all around.

Turning to walk back
we see the ragged silhouette
of the Cooley mountains
against a pink sky
that is striped
with burning orange –
breath-taking!

An evening which causes me
to stop and stare
awestruck
by the beauty and stillness
of this summer’s evening.
And Best of all
my family is with me
to share this wonder.

This is truly an evening
to still the soul –
thank you, Lord!

© Claire Murray, 24th August 2021