Sunset

I have seen some incredible sunsets in my short 20 years, but of everything I've ever seen, this one topped them all. Sitting at the window as the plane began its decent to Portland, my friend tapped me on the shoulder and motioned me to look out the window. Outside in the distance was all clouds, and it looked as though the sun was a fiery liquid resting on the ground in the midst of them as clear defined pink and orange rays spread out through the clouds toward us and over the ground. It was something you would see in a national geographic. We landed in the darkness of night, the sun we had just seen had gone to sleep behind us. It was literally the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen and probably ever will see. It's no good trying to describe but at least I'll mention it so I'll never forget. There are indescribably beautiful things in this world.

11/27/11