on light

There is a white haze
Shadowing the northern horizon
It will barely leave us tonight
While the sullen Moon
Has sloped off early
Skulking in the knowledge
That it is the Sun
Who we will gather to fete

~

n.b. How have we got this close to the Summer Solstice without any recognisable summer? These past three days are welcome, but small blessings. Today, the east wind was sent to remind us that the weather gods are displeased.

CLP 19/06/2024