Summer Begins

Posted on June 22, 2022 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  dVerse Poets Pub - Haibun Monday:  Solstice
(posted by Frank J. Tassone)

Write an original haibun that alludes to the Solstice,
whether Summer or Winter


According to calendar events, today is the first day of Summer.
The meaning of Summer Solstice eludes me, as I find it difficult
to picture the celestial equator.  Nonetheless, I love the sound
of it.  For me, it conjures up secret rites.

We have recently had several stunning days of weather.  Plants
are blooming, herbs are herbing.  Though today is cloudy,
no one promised us sun on the first day of Summer.

             commanding presence
             balances on a fence post
             red-coated cardinal

https://dversepoets.com/2022/06/20/haibun-monday-6-20-22-solstice/

About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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4 Responses to Summer Begins

  1. kittysverses says:
    June 22, 2022 at 3:40 am

    Nice observations. 🙂

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  2. Rob Kistner says:
    June 23, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    Sun is never promised is it Sara, but so welcome — always. I enjoyed this. 🙂✌🏼❤️

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