High Pink Clouds

High Pink Clouds

The high clouds reflect the pinkish red light

Of the predawn sun as its rays are impacted

By the prismatic effect of earths atmosphere.

Below them are clouds of dark grey, and light,

With periodic opening to the pink of the high clouds,

And the crisp, clear, blue sky above.

The west Texas scene is undisturbed

By man's buildings,

God's mountains, or trees.

Rather the broad plains and expansive sky

Provide an uncluttered base,

And endless canvas,

For the magnificent active art of the morning sky!

Billy R. Masten

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