Solstice

solstice
light becomes dark
saddened sun hides early
grieving grays grace blankets of rain
body glove of muscle aches, sorrow scarf 
comfort in numbness, in stillness
sun smiles, warmth startles
dark becomes light
solstice

12-26-19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Allison Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 6:44 PM
beautifully described Juliet, Many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Ligon Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 11:36 PM
Thanks, Jan.
Cohen Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 12:13 AM
Really like this. "Light becomes dark...dark becomes light ..." That brings us round again! All the best.
Ligon Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Thanks, Eric.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 10:09 AM
A most welcomed and noble undertaking that I truly enjoy, my compliments on your win and my heartfelt thanks for entertaining my contest ~ Aloha always William
Ligon Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Thanks, William and thank you for inspiring me to try a form that I'd never tried before.
One Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 1:30 PM
This one is very good also..
Ligon Avatar
December 28, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Thanks, Silent One.
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