An Ethiopian Sunset

The immense red sun blazes in the West
An ancient baobab tree stands with gnarled arms
Spread open to welcome her shade and story
A black-winged lovebird sings to her mate
Dust glitters across the vast horizon, as the
heat of the day starts to fade.
Birds roost in their nest as darkness falls,
a child’s chatter quiets to a murmur.
Two voices linger at a fire while
gazing at the celestial show.
Orion’s Belt twinkles in the sky,
as stories unfold into the night.