Downhill

The juniper near the road
That glows as if it’s moonlit
In full sun is going dark.

How long do you want to stay?
Some folks wait for the sunset
Or even linger longer.

You thought you were one of those,
But now you’re tiring, fading,
And maybe you’ll go dark soon.

Other people continue
With doing important things,
Arguing with each other

Or supporting each other
As alliances guide them.
You stare at the juniper,

Sunlight at the tip of it
And then nothing but shadow.
Cliffs glow, but you roll downhill.