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Re-Verse - 9. Two Summer Sevenlings

As the darkest time of the year approaches, I thought two short bursts of summer might come in useful.

Long sunlit days lighten my soul
I marvel at dragonflies, their bejewelled
Brilliance reflected in so many blooms

Leaden skies threaten and lower
Winds howl their fury, rain slashes down
Nature’s rage let rip

Alas, this too is summer now

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On a sunlit terrace, lunch is served
Wood pigeons feast on glossy seeds, a robin sneaks morsels away
But all leave the table when the finicky squirrel arrives.

The dinner menu attracts new guests
Meal worms are the star attraction as hedgehogs hold sway,
Climbing onto the table, in the unseemly haste to eat their fill.

Everyone deserves to eat well, no matter who they are.

An explanation of a sevenling may be found here. It's a form which I like. These two are reposted from my external blog.
Any comments or constructive criticism are always welcome.
Copyright © 2017 northie; All Rights Reserved.
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It's nice thinking of summer when the weather is dreadful out.  It's not too bad here today, but that's going to change later tonight :(  I enjoyed these.  Thanks for sharing :) 

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You take me from the cold and grim

and bring the summer's warm embrace;

I would not call it chance or whim,

but in the freezing winter, grace.

Thank you.

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18 hours ago, Geron Kees said:

Very warm! I feel the snow melting, even now! :)

 

Or in my case, a reminder that the sun still exists. :( And there was a time when it didn't rain every day. 

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