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Crossing the Equator

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In snow-swept realms
of yearly melting
soft tips of grass rise
peeking through frost-covered earth

where temperatures rise and fall
inconstant changes
before the celestial heavens
slowly move across the equator
to bring a gift of tender caress
from the rays of the sun
like the warm hands of a lover
in shadowed light

where the breath of a solstice
blows across the Northern Hemisphere
that danced naked in the cold meadows
of grass and trees
as they waited for the dark clouds of thunder
to roll beneath a round sky of stars and sun
before they cry and wet the earth in tears
to reveal the emerald and olive color of nature

as life is woven into a tapestry
that hangs on the edge of life
dressed in a vibrant-colored gown
as it waits for the fragrant scent of flowers

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Date: 10/9/2023 1:07:00 PM
It is shame people do not read your amazing poems.. this one was a brilliant poetic gem for the contest.. such lovely imagery through out.. Thank you for writing and congratulations on your placement..
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Frederic Parker
Date: 10/9/2023 3:38:00 PM
Thank you Silent One...

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