Clouds, like paintbrushes
draw vivid sunset hues
across darkening skies

spreading a glow
like one last colorful sigh
as a tired world goes to sleep

tucking itself in
under a cozy blanket of stars
to awaken next morning
opening it's eyes to the newborn day

and as the day grows older
and the sun falls lower in the sky
time will come full circle
as once again
daytime fades to night

and shadows draw pictures
with darkness and light
and sunsets and clouds
paint beautiful sights