Blue Edge of Evening

A hush clicks on the avenue glass resets its hue

Tram bell peels in thirds along the wire

Marquee bulbs grow softer losing fire

Steam from grate turns silver over stone

Footsteps find a finer metronome

Cuffs decide to meet the cooling skin

Air draws maps the skyline settles in

Blue edge of evening lean and fine

Daylight thins the rooftops keep their spine

Blue edge of evening calm and bright

Late warmth eases as the night takes light

Leaf work throws a lattice on the lane

Window fonts turn cobalt after rain

Stairs release the sun they held all day

Keys make one small arc then tuck away

Breath evens out the tempo falls in line

Streetlamp halos mark a gentle sign

Blue edge of evening lean and fine

Daylight thins the rooftops keep their spine

Blue edge of evening calm and bright

Late warmth eases as the night takes light

Should a brisk thread round the corner fast

Take the longer river turn and pass

Chalk a quiet marker by the rail

Follow pale reflections where they sail

Blue edge of evening lean and fine

Daylight thins the rooftops keep their spine

Blue edge of evening calm and bright

Late warmth eases as the night takes light

Doors hush closed the hallway keeps it light