sunset

I've watched many sunsets, but last week I watched my first setting sun.

It was a subtle disappearing act, a splash of semicircle red that slid under the horizon with unexpected grace.

I had just finished one of the best meals I've ever had, and was sharing a drink with NE and Bear at a club next to the restaurant. We sat out back, leaning over the wooden side, smoking cloves and cigarettes. We had an unobstructed view of the sky and in the silky haze of good food glazed with excellent wine, we watched the sun dip under the water of the bay.