Solstice
sunrise incinerates the darkness
clouds lie still above the horizon
heat creeps through half-open windows
rectangle screens keep insects out (supposedly)
it’s a breathtaking beginning
summer’s start
until my memory returns
darkness will stitch itself together with precision
preventing light from piercing Earth’s shadow
i’ll be waiting,
watching the sky for precious radiance to bust those seams —
to fill my heart once more
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unrise incinerates the darkness
That is a lovely line.
Thank you! I am glad you like it.