The Smile Of Summer Poem by jane solanrobertson

The Smile Of Summer



The first young breath of Summer
Is all it takes
And I'm falling through the years.
Fragments of a life
That left their mark on a weary face
Are condensed into nothing.
Together again!
Our bodies are entwined in the tickling grass,
And the brilliance of the dancing churchyard sun
Is blotted out by your kisses.
I thread buttercups through your hair
And swear your wide smile
And the look in your eyes
Are all the sunshine I'll ever need.
Thirteen Summers squashed into a second
Finally beckon.
My children drag me past courting couples in the park
And our precious time
Like a secret photograph
Is hidden away
Until Summer's first smile, next year.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Midnight Clarity 13 February 2008

The first young breath of Summer Is all it takes And I'm falling through the years. Fragments of a life That left their mark on a weary face Are condensed into nothing. Very evocative; these six lines stand alone beautifully, inviting the reader to add their memories to complete the circuit you have created. I like this very much.

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