Poetry list
zenith
the longest day comes
and goes so fast
the peak and climax
of daylight and the
dreams of summer
the longing spirit seeks
the zenith of sun’s
shine and happiness
in every day
only to seize what
we can in any moment
and allow its gift to
be the rays of hope
for every winter’s hour
and dismal day
a climax that can
somehow last a lifetime
of solstice years and
yield an inner joy
and meaning lit by
an essence not of our
making and making
us something truly other
it is the shortest truth
and greatest light
© Neil Thompson 2022