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Mister Sun

Mister Sun - it is time.
Summer battles old winter sentiments, 
leaf death,
winds in the flowers to scatter seeds.

Before the leaden fruits ripen, 
give each night to sweeten them.
Arrange each row for harvest
and gauge their worth 
in honeyed wine.

In the still gray of an autumn day
when your rays break through,
the creaky bones of forests know
time will be their friend-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dutta Avatar
October 21, 2022 at 9:59 PM
Summer battles old Winter sentiments.. Also the two concluding lines are Great. Have Good Days Blessings
Fowler Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 8:04 AM
Somehow very comforting SuZ. Maybe because of your soft imagery? I like it :) Linda
Delaney Avatar
October 21, 2022 at 2:53 PM
Many Thanks Linda, for your encouraging comment. SuZ
Radice Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 2:46 AM
There's a lovely 'feel' to your poem Suzanne and I'll try articulating here exactly what it is that makes this work stand out for me. I think it's the descriptions, the line breaks (enjambment?) that help the natural flow when I read this to myself, the personification that brings the forests alive and the overall sense of 'atmosphere' that you conjure up with your words. It reminds me of classic poetry I read at school - except this is far better. My honest thoughts. Cheers - Gary
Delaney Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 6:49 AM
Good Morning Gary: Thanks for your very encouraging comment today. Analyzing a poem like this is very helpful and it helps to know where a poem shines for someone. Cheers, SuZ
Horsman Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:43 PM
I'd have to say Amen to all you have written here, SuZ. The poem is so lovely.
Delaney Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 1:40 AM
Your encouraging words warm my heart, Harry. Have a beautiful Sunday. SuZ
George Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:07 PM
Mr. Sun sending out his bright golden rays in Autumn, perhaps in a bid for a long vacation. Really enjoyed your beautiful poem Suzanne
Delaney Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 1:38 AM
H Valsa: Your welcome comment brightened my evening for sure. SuZ
Wolf Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 8:13 PM
Intriguing ink here, Suzanne. I especially like the last stanza. ~ Make no bones about it!
Delaney Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 1:36 AM
Thanks Gershon, I’m really convinced now that writing needs daily attention to thrive. SuZ
Baker Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM
Enjoyed your poem on changing seasons, SuZ. An enjoyable read today. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your exquisite poetry, my friend. Bill
Delaney Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 1:32 AM
So happy you enjoyed this one, Bill, makes me glad. SuZ
Coy Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 12:31 PM
This really evokes for me an October visit to San Gimignano in Italy. I'm going back this month, so I'll be thinking of this memorable poem. Well done! Michael
Coy Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 1:13 PM
That's spooky. I live in Ronda, a small town in southern Spain where Rilke came to stay 100 years ago. He lived here for 6 months.
Delaney Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 1:09 PM
I’d love to see it. This was inspired by one of Rilke poems I read a few years back. Love his work. SuZ
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Ahhh, true poetry!!
Delaney Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 1:10 PM
So good to see you. Sent a Soupmail. SuZ
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