Cloud Kingdom at Dusk
On his back on a grass hill
lies a boy, who, in this dusky hour,
watches the sun paint a castle
with pastels on keep and tower:
a gentle peach upon the spire
that’s lit by a cloud dragon’s fire.

David Murphy writes mystery novels, poetry, and other books, including a ranking of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Visit his website at: www.davidlandonmurphy.com
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