Sedona (A Rhupunt)

Deep shadows fade

Red rock cascade

To purpled jade—

Sun sparks ignite.

Stone sentries stare

Sightless through air

At treadless stair

Spanning the height.

No mortals dare

Enter the lair

Or linger where

Spirit meets sprite.

This shrine of stone

And bleached white bone

Hides secrets shown

In the moonlight.

First published in The Society of Classical Poets Journal 2016, Volume 4.  Edited by Evan Mantyk and Connie Phillips.  Mount Hope, NY:  Classical Poets Publishing, page 21.