Summer Solstice 2020

Raindrops fell with staccato beats

Frogs croaked in rhymes

Leaves clapping in papaya trees

No birds singing

Ripples formed where the rains fell

Beating down on lakes and rivers

Spreading across the water

Disappearing into nothingness

Tropical winds chased away the clouds

Thunders voiced disapproval

With lightning flashes in applause

The longest day came and went

As darkness intruded the day with gloom

Devouring the sun as it waxed

Consuming it completely but for a glow

Shades covered the earth

Bringing forth a moment of night

Holding hostage the sunlight

All was about lost

But for the hope of promise divine

Suddenly, a silent shout burst the air

As the light broke free and fast

Darkness cannot contain the light

Retreating as the light expanded

To come again I am sure

Blue skies emerged in the cosmos

Summer birds now filled the air

With songs of joy and love

Frogs joined with sounds in symphony

The leaves rustled their silent taps

The rains stopped

The passing breeze gathered all the sounds

Setting them to jingles and rhymes

Happiness broke forth in musical tunes

Joy sprang forth to return to my heart

Making light the pain from fears and hurt

Summertime had returned

Restoring hope and cheer

A new dawn beckoned

A new beginning

A new cycle continued

Bringing new promises

And the hope of

New days and new tomorrows

With new opportunities

Starting today.