Best Summer Solstice Poems
The Time of the Summer Solstice
Drums pulsing solemnly presage the break of dawn,
bonfires ablaze dot this auspicious June morn.
On the shores of Albion, Druid priests converge,
as Earth, Sea, and Sky do mystically merge.
A circle of white-robed diviners and bards all a-chant,
amidst sacred oak and holly, as their hazel wands enchant.
The Dawn Ceremony begins the Summer Solstice,
awaiting the Sun’s majestic rise from the eastern abyss.
Rapidly waning is the dark of Spirit Night,
as the Sun God waits to unleash his most brilliant light.
Proudly the Summer King wears his crown at Alban Hefin;
but at Alban Arthan, he relinquishes it to his Dark Twin.
The Wheel of the Year relentlessly turns,
as each season ever changes and thus returns.
An eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth,
it manifests the wonder of nature and Mother Earth.
Drums pulsing solemnly presage the break of dawn,
bonfires ablaze dot this auspicious June morn.
On the shores of Albion, Druid priests converge,
as Earth, Sea, and Sky do mystically merge.
05-26-2016
Contest: Summer Solstice
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
Placement: 3rd
Notes:
Alban Hefin – the time of the Summer Solstice, The Light of the shore, by June 21st or 22nd. Light is at its maximum, and this is the time of the longest day. Starting at midnight on the eve of the Solstice, a vigil is held through the short night around the Solstice fire.
The Dawn Ceremony - marks the time of the sun's rising on this his most powerful day.
Dark Twin - the Sun-king is called the Holly King or Dark Successor (Tanist) in the Druid Calendar who reigns during the waning light of the year, until winter solstice.
Alban Arthan – the time of the Winter Solstice, called in the Druid tradition Alban Arthan or the Light of Arthur. This is the time of death and rebirth.
The Wheel of the Year – an annual cycle of seasonal festivals observed by the Druids and many pagans. It consists of four or eight solstices and equinoxes.
Spirit Night - The Summer Solstice was one of the three Spirit Nights of the year, the other two being Beltane and Samhain.
This was when the whole world measured time
This is when the light would turn around
This is where the past would come undone
and the spinning earth will mark a new beginning
Let's go back in time, to when it all began
To the breaking of new dawns
Where moments bright with fire, would light the chanting song
Where pagans worshipped sun, and danced among the trees
Wore strange masks of covered straw, and blessed cold ash with awe
Wreaths hung upon the door against all spirit's, dire
and when the winter's grasp let go, the sun reversed the pyre
This was when the whole world measured time
This is when the light would turn around
So that spring arrives, and seeds will sprout and grow
Oh, radiant sun, stretch the day, shorten night
Return earth's darkness into light
This is where the light will turn around
And this was where the past would come undone
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5/26/16 Summer Solstice Contest Sponsored by Shadow Hamilton
Sweet summer comes in June and I will be
Underneath the sun, for I’m awaiting
Midsummer dreams and my own chance to see
Magical small beings out creating
Enchantment at the setting of the sun!
Radiance can catch a wee fairy’s eye
So stones in a circle could attract one.
Objects shiny too might make one less shy!
Longer is this day, so before the night,
Sugared fruits I’ll put out too, then await
The fairies and stay awake till daylight
In case one comes. Oh, wouldn’t that be great!
Come dawn, I’ll watch sun climb high and higher
Eastward, and there I'll see the sky catch fire.
An acrostic sonnet, written June 1, 2016
Shimmering in the heat of the sun
Time stretched golden landscapes
Summer solstice, sunrise to sunset
Yellow orb sinking in fluorescent sea
Alban Hefin, 'The Light of Shore'-
for Summer Solstice, was their name,
in ancient times of Druidry-
from the shore then the power came.
And there the realms, earth, sky, and sea
would meet that time of greatest light
when Solar God was duly crowned
the King of Summer at that sight.
There was much joy, but sadness too-
for summer days would soon cool down;
then Winter Solstice, Alban Arthan,
sends Holly King to claim the crown.
Oak King was Summer Solstice God;
dark brother, Winter's Holly King.
They fought for, at each Equinox,
the crown, their Goddess vowed to bring.
The festivals of Druidry,
at Summer Solstice on this Earth,
revered the seasons' cycles as
'Wheel of the Year'- life, death, rebirth.
Cloudless sky, naked shades of azure.
Oh, summer vibrant, resplendent sun,
We thank Lugh for his longest luster,
Grateful for the bounty he gives everyone.
Sun lights awareness in every entity.
Oh, boldest, brightest waking day,
Season of growth, splendor, and fertility.
Abundant Earth is teeming with DNA.
We plant the new seeds in our souls.
Oh, wondrous, endless fire regenerative,
May we sip from love and passion’s bowls.
May we always pause, reflect and be appreciative.
Each summer we must willingly shed our tropes,
And rediscover each other with newfound hopes.
Written: June 25, 2023
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Beguile me, July sun, with your hot, penetrating glare,
A star of careless seizure, I can't avail but stare.
I lust for your soulmate, the one who kindles my desires.
With a kiss that sets me afire, igniting all my fires.
Spread me across the sky, bathed in a blushing surge,
A flare that flies as a flamingo, refusing to submerge.
In this dawning sky, a birthday of passion,
Where burning desires find their truest fashion.
Oh, July sun, slay me with your scorching embrace.
Ignite my soul; set my heart at a reckless pace.
With each caress, I am consumed by your fiery touch.
A dance of flames, a love that is too much
Kiss me afire, let our passions intertwine,
In this sultry heat, let our bodies align.
I surrender to your flame as it spreads and devours.
Burning away the barriers, demolishing all towers.
Bathed in the glow of our shared ecstasy,
We become one, a guild of pure intensity.
Every inch of my being is ignited and ablaze.
As our desires ignite in this passionate summer solstice haze.
Flaring such the fires of a thousand suns,
We become the avatar of passion, that forever runs.
At this moment, time benumb as we unite.
Two souls ablaze in a blaze of pure delight
Summer solstice
A new born poem.
The cock heralds far and wide
the dawn of this day.
I have been invited to a celebration,
A Midsummer Solstice says the invitation;
On June 21st the sun's power will be at its zenith,
That is scientific not just a witches myth.
The invitation asks me to bring my amulet,
There will be an altar quite elaborate;
With dried herbs, seashells, summer fruit and flowers,
And the colors blue, green and yellow have powers.
It all begins at noon when the sun stands still,
In the evening we will light a bonfire on a hill.
A candle burns all day to honor the sun,
Sun, fire we will praise you until the day is done;
In the bonfire burns lavender, sage and basil,
Many invited- from far off places they travel.
The sun gives all living things support and life,
Around the fire dancing shapes and colors rife;
Turn your face to the sun and evil falls away,
A summer solstice- oh, what an inspiring day.
Did you know Wicca is a pagan earth spirituality,
A religious craft that gives each member harmony.
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May 29, 2016
Poetry/Rhyme/Summer Solstice
Copyright Protected, ID 16-795-933-0
All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym.
Summer Solstice Contest
Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton
The Celtic solstice brings forth enchanting fear,
equinoxes altitude from the moon’s apex glow,
the occult in its nature is rendered by the head seer,
while zenith frees the warmth from the snow.
Conjuring charms during a midsummer night,
the warlock is clairvoyant with intense sorcery,
into the constellations the magical trickery takes height,
spices and herbs bought down by the corner mercery.
The witches do incantations from the dark book of spells,
while the druids make potions with earth’s natural clay,
they spread the mystical tonic down the town’s well,
as the little children stir mushroom and clover brew all day.
Secrets and cryptic imaginations make mysterious dimensions,
hidden paths into the forest is where they transfer souls,
the warlocks detain travelers from distinct condescension’s,
as the arcane beings bring forth the magic of the trolls.
All these circumstances are due to the night of the solstice,
dreams from afar travel long distances towards the earth’s axis,
the wizardry of the town all started using mystical poultice,
only one time a year is when the occult’s enchanters practice.
*Poultice is a moist material typically made of plant or herbs for medicinal usage*
Date Written: May 29, 2016
Watch the sun appear
On this Solstice clear
Over Stonehenge monoliths.
Sing the sacred song
Honoring the throng
Of the ancient spirit’s gifts.
Let the sun stand still
As we feel the thrill
Of Midsummer’s energy.
Summer has begun
Now our hearts are one
As we mark in harmony
Power of the sun
That our Solstice's spun,
We gather to celebrate.
Let us be aware
Of the love we share
Where still Druids congregate.
7th place in Rob Carmack's Screwed XIV Contest.
June 4, 2016 It was awarded an N/A : )
Summer Solstice Contest
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The Solstice is a time when the Sun is at the highest (Summer) and the lowest (Winter) yearly altitude as measured from the equator in the Northern Hemisphere. The word “solstice” comes from two Latin words—“sol” (Sun) and “sistere” (standstill) -- indicating that the Sun comes to a stop before reversing its direction. Along with the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, Solstices have been considered in many world’s traditions as the most spiritually powerful days in a calendar year. While it marks the astronomical beginning of Summer, in ancient traditions this time period was known as Midsummer and is celebrated throughout the world in very similar ways even today.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice occurs on the 21st of June, as the Sun leaves the astrological sign of Gemini and enters into Cancer. This longest day of the year is the day for celebrating the life-giving powers of the Sun, giving gratitude to the joys of life, love and manifesting dreams into reality.
Sunward tilts the Earth;
steals away last shade of spring–
sempiternal day…
~ Harley White
SUMMER SOLSTICE
Queen Meabh stood beside the cairn, her velvet cape fluttered in the night air,
She called onto the Goddess Aine to return the moon safe to its hidden lair.
Braziers crackled as wood and turf warmed the dark hour before dawn’s light,
Na Fianna Warriors guarded against the savage unknown forces of the night.
A lone whistler’s haunting tune announced the Thuaith De Dannan clan’s arrival,
And Morganna smirked as frightened eyes diverted their gaze in self survival.
The heart beat of the bodhran was joined by the uilleann piper’s soothing soul,
As evil Balor shook with fear, banished safe within his watery hell hole.
Then moonlight sparkled the wild sea horses as the waves hissed onto the shore,
Aine slipped into the blue of the night as the clans stood in darkness once more.
Then Druids began to chant as queen Meabh raised her golden Torc and spear,
Excitement roused the gathered crowd as they sensed the magic drawing near.
The bodhran raced its primitive beat as chanting and music shook the world,
On the horizon the sun God Eatain loosed the false sun, as nature was unfurled.
The Druids entered the sacred cairn as outside the clans watched the true sun rise,
Its sunbeam flowed across the land about to unveil its most wondrous surprise.
Its beam lit up the chamber dais as golden ogham symbols glowed an amber hue,
Clapping and singing rose to the skies as new beginnings were ringing true.
The breakfast feast was shared to all and offerings were made to the mighty god,
Four thousand years later we still honour this festival and respect the sacred sod.
26th May 2016 S.de B.
Dawn at Stonehenge, where white robed figures take center stage,
this ancient ceremony has been performed there since the Ice Age.
Summer Solstice or Alban Hefin means ‘the light of the shore’
Druids celebrate this rite of ‘the cycle of life’ since days of yore.
Our sun’s strength is declining as we approach the waning year.
the solar god is crowned, ‘arise o sun’ is the chant onlookers hear.
Summer solstice is a time to celebrate renewal, fertility and life,
and many give thanks for the souls of the departed in the afterlife
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Summer creeps in with
Unwavering heat beating down
Merciless upon face and core
Minds racing thinking of
Every way to stay cool
River rafting, wading in cool water with
Some cold lemonade or iced tea
Ocean breezes, salty water
Lapping at your heels while the
Sultry hot summer days cause
Trees to stand so silent
In the hazy summer air as the
Countryside is bathed in a brilliant sun
Engaging all in summer fun