Summer Solstice
The moment had come
as the sun broke the night
An orange sphere rising
The first of summer light
They danced in the circle
Flowers woven in their hair
Among the ancient stones
In each hand a burning flare
Kneeling at earth’s altar
Chanting a prayer in rhyme
Celebrating Midsummer
Marking the passage of time
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©
Frank Hubeny is hosting D'Verse Poets
and tonight he has challenged us with
a Quatrain. I chose an ABCB rhyme pattern
Word Prompt
Kneel - FOWC
Image by Nanou22 from Pixabay
Love the mysterious tone to this poem
Thank you Bryan 🙂
Summer Solstice is tomorrow, June 21. Nice quatrain Christine!
Yes Rob! I thought it was appropriate 🙂 Thanks so much, as aways.
Wonderful! 💞
Thank you my friend 🙂💕
My pleasure!
Perfect poem for the time of the year.
Thanks Lisa! 🙂💕
You are welcome 🙂
I like the association of prayer and rhyme in this line: “Chanting a prayer in rhyme”. Happy Summer Solstice!
… and to you too Frank! Thanks 🙂
Love the celebration and ceremony here. Well done! 🙂
Thanks, as always, Crystal 🙂💕
I like all the circles. (K)
Hello Christine, I love your quatrain having to do with the vernal equinox (solistice) as we celebrate the return of the sun and the return of the greening and life. I love the rhythm and rhyme of your piece and how it brings the ritual close.
Oh thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🙂