Estival Solstice

Gold cherry

By marandina

Mon, 21 Jun 2021
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21st June 2021 is the day of the Summer Solstice

 

As dawn’s first light skims skies,

revealing an incandescent ball of fire,

rising beyond a Heel Stone stoic,

ancient witness of myth and magic.

 

Henge built of bluestone and Sarsen,

shadows cast across Salisbury plain,

silhouettes made from ethereal ghosts,

solemn reverence; ancestral Gods look on.

 

Midsummer dreams built on lore

as a planet’s poll turns and tilts,

Spring fades away to a new season,

beckoning times of harvest and fertility.

 

Ancient rituals from distant millennia,

Kupala calls to neophytes and sprites,

wreaths of flowers float in water,

blooms of ferns sought in woods.

 

Couples leap over flickering flames,

futures framed in hands held high.

Hope newly kindled on this pivotal day

brings the promise of life

and renewal, once more.

 

Image free to use at WikiCommons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stonehenge2007_07_30.jpg

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

You've grasped not only the significance, but also all the hopes and dreams of this special day in this poem Paul. I enjoyed every aspect of it.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ah thanks for reading, Jenny.

Solstice day is very special - just a shame it was cloudy this morning at Stonehenge, apparently!

Paul :)

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for the cherries, ABC Eds. Made my day :)

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

This beautiful piece is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day!

Please share/retweet if you enjoyed it too - and Happy Summer Solstice!

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thank you, so much! Paul :)

 

Submitted by celticman on

here's to renewal. Or something like that. 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading it, CM. Hoping you are well, sir. Paul :)

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

No sun blazing here to announce summer's arrival but your festive ode dazzled and more than compensated for its absence. Well done.

Luigi. smiley 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ah thanks for reading, Luigi. Always a privilege to read your feedback. Paul

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

You are so good at evoking the feelings of wonder that these days must have had! I remember your Spring one and this is a great addition :0) Thank you for bringing magic

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading, Di. Your kind words are much appreciated. Paul :)

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Paul

Lovely poem. It did bring out the atmosphere of the place very well. 

Jean Day

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading it, Jean. Paul :)

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

Hey Paul, I liked that. You do have a way with words. Good work.

GGHades502

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading, Hades. Good to see you back. Paul :)

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

Yeah, I just had a very busy semester. The bureaucracy that is decided I needed more horseshit to do to be an adequate teacher. I have the summer now, so back for awhile.

GGHades502

Submitted by David Kirtley on

I enjoyed your impression of Stonehenge, and its significance. Very fitting!

Submitted by marandina on

Ah thanks for reading, David. Paul