Notes About The Poem

I guess I got the rhyme scheme wrong for a rubyaiyat so I withdrew it from contest. Perhaps, I will try again.

The Lemonade of the Sun

The vigor of lemons heals the soul. Squeeze the sun,
and be taken for a wild ride through space and time.
—Poet

The Lemonade of the Sun

By clouds, meditation may be solemn,
but in fizzy of quenching rays, awesome.
Squeeze the lemonade of the sun, Sugar!
Not a bouquet, but a single blossom.

Dramatic wings detach; they’re on your spine.
Pink, red, orange and yellow; so divine.
The panorama of bittersweet juice.
You’re ready for liftoff; look at your shine!

In zero gravity suit; grass rises
to meet your boots. Life’s filled with surprises.
A royal purple and steel blue pitcher
poured into the dawn; drink energizes.

You walk on the water of space and time.
Your pinions strong, and feathers - soft, sublime.
Why dally on the earth; you want to fly.
An artist and poet - oh, how you climb!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Wolf Avatar
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Thanks for stirring the dying embers in this frozen body. Hope I make it to Spring... OK, I'm exaggerating, but your poem gives me hope. Thanks, KR. ~ gw
Rodrigues Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Yay! Get ready for liftoff!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
summer does feel like one is walking through space and time
Rodrigues Avatar
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Warms us up after the cold days of Winter!
Crandall Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Inspiring, I'm ready to walk on the water of space and time!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Yay! Over here…see me waving!
Kitchin Avatar
January 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Kim, you captured the essence of summer in your poem. Sunny rays and ripe lemons and enjoying refreshing lemonade.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 18, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Thank you, Tania :)
Hind Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Hey! I thought I already left a comment here. don't want to disturb you. just want to comment on how much I enjoyed this, and all your poetry...the quote was very fitting too, hugs, irreplaceable poetess
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Rolland Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
enjoyed the inspiration,and creativity, thanks poet Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Thank you, dear poet!
May Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"Ready for liftoff; look at your shine" Nicely penned
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Kendrick Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Colorfully enriched work with some awesome metaphors. I enjoyed reading your contest entry today. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Rodrigues Avatar
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Thank you, Sara!
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