On a clear autumn evening
I stride out of work
and head straight towards the sunset
head held high
and smiling,
delighted to be able to enjoy
the luxury of a brisk walk.

Tonight,
my walk takes me along the West Link,
which is busy with traffic
at the beginning of rush-hour
in Belfast.

As I look around
cars and lorries rush past
hurrying to get home.
Everyone seems to be in such a hurry
in this busy city!

My attention is drawn away
from the rushing traffic beside me
and up towards the beauty
of a gradual autumn sunset
in which a peach sky
dotted with pink clouds
forms a perfect backdrop,
silhouetting the Balls on the Falls.

As I approach,
these huge mesh balls
appear to gradually
increase in size
until I stand close by,
marvelling
at these massive, intricate structures,
built by man
and marvelling also
at a beautiful autumn sunset
painted by My God.

This sight is so calming!

Sometimes
the works of art created by man
and the works of art created by My God
complement each other
so beautifully!

© Claire Murray, 3rd November 2014