I eat sunlight as if raspberries
as if sweet candy  taken in great gulps
a child with no restraint
I’ve missed a lesson in the body’s propensities for reaction

nearly upon us the solstice  bittersweet
turning goes on unabashed
my hands clench to keep the days
long  warm  tender  alive

they’ve said it is necessary 
I do agree  yet that has no meaning when doors close
windows lock  all heads turn inward  tightly bound toward protection 

now is the time   this masterclass in living to one’s fullest wildest potential

in recent years I’d become numb  empty
knowing something  there to discover
get curious  again  again  creation perhaps  earth’s

again  I kept searching  it’s what I have  right
hoping 
believing
trusting
the miopic view of endings  lies

turning  toward perpetuated becomings
easing  mind’s fraught alighting over inconsistent surfaces

plants do that
their continuous growth  a lesson in longevity 

living  densely  I am offered a chance
more than one 
to re member myself to continuity
the fact of my nature
this natural habitat
delight