Summer’s Golden Edges

A nature poem

Morning has broken stillness reigns in gray flannel birdsong has halted

Summer’s edges frayed pull a comforter closer faded seed heads sway

Nature’s transition an invisible concourse lush leaves turn ruby

No one hears the grief it’s accepted as innate a pure life cycle

Balanced with changes soft and harsh are congruent as if true lovers

The seasons elope poignant sky to grazing land meeting salty seas

Humming whales gather dreamt by imagination welcome summer’s end

Solemn tones held true sensed golden summer’s edges changes can feel blue

A special thank you to Galit Birk, PhD, editor and owner of Being Known, for inviting me and others, to write a Haiku. This eight-part Haiku turned out to be just the focus I needed.

Carolyn Riker is the author of three beautiful books of poetry and prose. She’s also a licensed mental health therapist in private practice. Her books are available on Amazon.