Outside the light began to fade,
as inside I was making tea.
Filling the kettle, I was arrested,
by the melodious sound of a lone
blackbird saying its prayers before
its bed. I stood in awe, enraptured,
moved to add my own amen.

A beautiful moment at dusk tonight.
(16.03.25)

© Ben Quant 2025
Photo by Benjamin Balázs on Unsplash