Red sky at night,
Sailors delight, but
Red sky at morning,
Sailors take warning.
What to make of this
Maritime mantra when
Skies are red at both the
Late dusk and early dawn.
The sky the other night looked
Like the crimson heart of heaven
Enclosed and cushioned by the
Pulsating southern storm clouds.
The sky the following day was
As smeared heart’s blood drawn
Across the gray dawn turned blue
Heralding your day’s safe passage.