avatarSal Gallaher

Summary

The article is a personal tribute to the sun, metaphorically described as the author's "knight in shining armour," emphasizing its consistent and uplifting presence throughout life's challenges.

Abstract

The author reflects on the sun as a constant and reassuring force in their life, akin to a knight in shining armor. Initially unappreciated during their youth in northern Europe, the sun's absence left the author in darkness, longing for its warmth and light. The article describes the sun's warmth as a source of joy and strength, capable of dispelling anger and frustration. After relocating to Australia, the author found a place where the sun's presence is more reliable, allowing for a shared life full of warmth and love. The sun's daily return is anticipated with patience and gratitude, symbolizing an unwavering partnership that fills the author with hope and reassurance. The piece concludes with a note of appreciation for the sun, inviting readers to enjoy the spectacle of sunrises and encouraging support for the author's work.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a deep personal connection to the sun, viewing it as a protective and nurturing presence.
  • There is a sense of regret for not appreciating the sun's value earlier in life, especially during periods of absence.
  • The sun's warmth and light are described as having a transformative effect on the author's mood and well-being.
  • The author believes that the sun's influence on their life has diminished since moving to a sunnier climate, suggesting a strong impact of geographical location on one's relationship with natural elements.
  • The article conveys a strong sense of gratitude and love for the sun, equating its daily return to the loyalty and comfort of a devoted companion.
  • The author uses the metaphor of a knight in shining armor to elevate the sun's role from a mere celestial body to a symbol of steadfast love and support.
  • By sharing personal experiences, the author invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with the sun and nature's daily wonders.
  • The author's appreciation for the sun is so profound that they encourage readers to support their work, hinting at the sun's inspiration in their creative endeavors.

My Knight In Shining Armour

Love in its many forms

Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash

In the dance of life, he has been a constant companion, though I failed to understand him and fully appreciate his presence during my youth.

Unnoticed, he lingered by my side, waiting patiently for me to open up my eyes, to truly see his splendour and bask in his warm embrace.

For months on end, my eyes could not see his beauty or feel his warmth. But he was there, watching over me, a beacon of unwavering strength. He was my knight in shining armour, waiting for me patiently to open my eyes. To see him truly, to feel his power.

Erroneously, I thought he had forsaken me when his brilliance eluded my eyes, unaware that forces beyond our control stopped him from being in my life. I missed his warmth, the way he made me smile, magically minimising life’s problems. I would get angry and frustrated when he left me for days, that sometimes turned into months. They were the dark times when getting up in the morning was an arduous task.

But always when he returned, his shining personality would melt away my anger. His kisses would heat my skin, at times so fierce they left me burning up inside and the memory forever etched on my soul.

Recognising I could not endure life without him, I sought solace in a place where the forces had less dominance over our love. Where we could share a life and indulge in waking up together. My soul shivers from an immense joy when I see his sleepy face peek out at me as he slowly wakes up, feeling his manly heat rise as he sends rays of love across my entire body.

Sometimes he sleeps in and I wait patiently, knowing he is in my life and will rise when he is ready. The forces that dominate his life affect us less now. On the rare days, when they do, I look forward to his return, knowing he always will.

He is the unwavering constant in the ebb and flow of my life. No matter what challenges life throws at me, he fills me with a warm reassurance that all will be well.

Thank you, sun, for being my knight in shining armour, my constant companion in life and for gracing my days with your uplifting rays of loving warmth.

Brilliant rays in the sky — photo by author
Colours of the sky — photo by author
Rays warming up the sky — photo by author
Good morning love of min — photo by author

Note for readers who do not not know me: I spent the first 21 years of my life in northern Europe till I relocated to Australia where I still live and enjoy many sunny days.

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