Savoring Sun

It disappeared from sky while locked inside No squinting back at light No one longs for more, than those who are deprived Warmth on skin, bronzing tone Brings to life, melting snow Nurtures leaves as they grow Blooms return as it conquers cold Shadows cast are welcomed back Waking day dispels the black Children play in stretching days Beach sand warms to shining rays. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Memories flood with everlasting summer.... Rising just behind you....setting as we watched Smells of aloe soothed my reddened skin I only cursed you for melting my ice cream Torturing ants with magnifying glass... ...sadistic children giggled in delight We loathed the night, called back inside Each day running into your welcoming arms Inspired by Christie Moses' "Soul of the Sun" Contest