Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

The Summer Sun

The summer sun was once my friend;
I basked beneath its glow,
But friendships often fade and this
Was one that had to go.

The younger me enjoyed a tan
On smooth and unlined skin,
But lately that is not the shape
My sagging self is in.

And danger lurks when sunshine
Causes cancer cells to bloom
So by soaking up some rays
I might be guaranteeing doom.

There was a time Apollo
Earned my every accolade,
Yet today I turn my back on him
And settle for the shade.

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Robert Johnson August 26, 2014 at 7:20 PM I've wondered now for quite some time. Do you think the sun's not as sublime. As days when we knew blissful ways. Basking in less intense rays.

Mama Bear August 22, 2014 at 9:38 PM Wise words Hope everyone heeds them as cancer is so prevalent Surely there must be a God of the shade. Brilliant my dear. Edith

Anne-Lise Andresen August 21, 2014 at 4:50 AM - Enjoying the sun in the shade - Great poem, Ilene :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ana Espinola Collins August 20, 2014 at 3:05 PM Ilene, that was nicely done! I settle for the shade these days too :) Ana