avatarTina L. Smith

Summary

A poem expresses a longing for the return of summer and its warmth.

Abstract

The poem "Dear Summer..." is a heartfelt expression of longing for the warmth and radiance of summer. The author, Tina L. Smith, uses vivid imagery and metaphor to convey her desire for the return of the "savage sun." The poem is written in response to a poetry prompt and invites other poets to join in the fun.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a strong desire for the return of summer and its warmth.
  • The author uses vivid imagery and metaphor to convey her longing for summer.
  • The poem is written in response to a poetry prompt and invites other poets to join in the fun.
  • The author acknowledges the beauty of summer and its power to draw her toward it.
  • The author expresses a willingness to leave her earthly tribe and go with the sun.
  • The author acknowledges the pain of being separated from the sun and its warmth.
  • The author expresses a sense of regret for not choosing to remain with the sun.
  • The author invites readers to read another poem by the author about the sun.
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POETRY

Dear Summer…

Wish you were here

Photo by Luis Graterol on Unsplash

Shivering, I close my eyes and strain to remember.

Blazing hot tractor beams, pulling me toward you. Drawing my face, my chest, my thighs Heavenward.

My skin deliciously on fire. My bones baking like a rack of ribs.

Holding fast, I chose to remain with my earthly tribe.

Come back, savage sun, And I’ll go with you.

Willingly.

© Tina L. Smith, 2021

Written in response to an invitation by Michael Burg, MD, and a Letter to Summer poetry prompt. I invite Galit Birk, PhD, Aimée Gramblin, Sydney Duke Richey, and Tracy Luk to join the fun if you like. See Michael’s take:

You’re invited to read another poem by the author about the sun:

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