This day blooms
under wide meadows
of sky. We lay
our sun-stunned bodies
in constellations
of clover and buttercups.Salmonberry bubbles
of sweet red light
break on our tongues.
Shooting stars
in the flowerbeds,
pollen in our sheets.
Summer Solstice, Sitka, Alaska 1993
9 responses to “Summer Solstice, Sitka, Alaska 1993”
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Lovely! Especially hearing your voice ;~))
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Oh, YUM.
I couldn’t get the voice thing to work, but it’s probably just me …. -
I think you must have flash enabled to hear the audio.
& I really appreciate the comments on this — I still find audio posting a bit intimidating. -
Exactly what Patia said. YUM, and um…..
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That was wonderful!!! You got a good voice for doing poetry. Also to let you know I did get your emails Tomorrow I’m going sit down and take a good look at them.
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i remember….
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Yes, more please! The audio is lovely, very soothing…
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Oh. Salmonberries!
I adore them (and this poem). -
I was in Sitka for the 2005 solstice. Your poem brings back the whole sensual experience…aromas, sounds, wind,…the pace of being able to soak the entire experience inward.
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