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By briarcroft
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21 June 2008 |
In anticipation of the beginning of darkening days, after a visit to the shore this week
Darkness ebbs in subtle drift
Each day a little more
Exposed to light
Another hour
Languish uncovered
Swayed by gentle
Tidal pull of night
Deepen moon flow
Sun's waves retreat in
Lengthening shadows
Restoring forfeited sleep
And shore up midsummer's dream
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Written by Phil (6713 comments posted) 21st June 2008 | Looking out of my window, the sky is blanket grey and persistent rain is falling at 45 degrees. A depressing thought to think that the longest day is just about behind us and it's a slow decline (from grey wet weather) to winter. I think I was made for sunnier climes.
Phil | clockwork nature
Written by bobc (50 comments posted) 21st June 2008 | | It is hard to believe that the most daylight of the year is occuring today. Wish my kids (and myself) were as reliable! The mix of nature ( less daylight) and artificial humans (lesss sleep) seem some how two differing things. One is unchangeable, one is arbitrary. Was the contrast on purpose? Nice lines. |
Written by Robru (219 comments posted) 22nd June 2008 | | I just have to say this, today 21st june is the shortest day of the year. Its cold with scudding showers and a chill wind to make it more miserable. I am pleased its over so I can look forward to the coming sunshine and the warmth of spring. Nice poem. |
Written by fellpony (1608 comments posted) 22nd June 2008 | Its cold with scudding showers and a chill wind to make it more miserable.
Same here Rob, but with us, unlike you, this is supposed to be summer!
Was the shape of the lines intentional? It seems to echo the movement of the darkness - longer, then shorter then longer again. |
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