Corner stones coming before circle, for me, makes the irony effective in this one, Silent. The same thing with the birds being followed by the thoughts. I am tricked into thinking it's one thing and then it becomes another.  So intention is placed squarely on the writer and so more intimacy more quickly.  And it's not "as the sun sets." It's a half hour before sunset. The narrator keeps track of the sun or the time, more intention. It is not an agressive intention, but a peaceful one--kicking sand with bare feet-- a guide or a counselor. That's how this comes across to me.

#41 is very nice!

B.