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 Copyright © 2021 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved Image by Nanou22 from Pixabay
Hello, would it be possible to use this poem in a service at our Unitarian chapel this Friday? Full credit will be given of course. All warmest, Elizabeth.
Thank you Elizabeth. I answered your request via email ☺️💕
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 🙂
I like all the circles. (K)
Love the celebration and ceremony here. Well done! 🙂
Thanks, as always, Crystal 🙂💕
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 🙂
Perfect poem for the time of the year.
Thanks Lisa! 🙂💕
You are welcome 🙂
Wonderful! 💞
Thank you my friend 🙂💕
My pleasure!
Summer Solstice is tomorrow, June 21. Nice quatrain Christine!
Yes Rob! I thought it was appropriate 🙂 Thanks so much, as aways.
Love the mysterious tone to this poem
Thank you Bryan 🙂