The Western Sky
The western sky was like that soundstage
In Singing in the Rain
Where Gene Kelly falls in love with Debbie Reynolds.
Every shade of rose, lilac, periwinkle.
Like a salmon’s belly
Flashing past in an azure stream.
And the day the music died played.
And I remembered you.
And my heart broke all over again.
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Really love this image: “Like a salmon’s belly/
Flashing past in an azure stream.” Helps set such a beautiful picture in my mind. And makes the heartache of that last stanza more poignant.
I’ve seen some of those Western skies and they are truly stunning enough to set you off on all kinds of journeys.
Beautiful imagery, and I like how you reference a movie and a song to help paint the picture!
This brings back a lot of visual memories – ah, the colors! I love the use of “again” in the last line – adds another dimension.