The Longest Day.

Goldfinch60



Well it is here,

The longest day is here,

What shall I do with it?

Dawns early light came,

The birds called to me.

Out I went to join them,

The beautiful morning

Bringing joy to me.

As I walked along the path

The green trees shading me,

Shading me from the sun.

The sun that gets higher,

Higher and brighter.

The temperature rises,

The shade protecting me.

I arrive by the lake,

I sit and look out,

Look out over the water,

The clear green water.

The swans glide on it

I just sit and look,

Look at the peace before me,

Bringing peace to my mind.

The light lasts so long,

So long on this day,

A day to be savoured,

As I enjoy my life,

My life of peace and love,

On this day,

This longest day.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 20th, 2025 01:25
  • Comment from author about the poem: We are off to Summer Solstice Meeting this evening.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 19
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Comments7

  • orchidee

    I thought it was tomorrow, 21st? Last year it was 20th, as there was an extra day for leap year.

    • Goldfinch60

      True Orchi but it was celebrated last night at our Chapel.

      Andy

      • orchidee

        Ahh good.

      • Teddy.15

        I know the UK is basking in the heat, enjoy as much as you can dear Andy. Happy weekend my dear friend. 🌹

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you Teddy, yes it is very hot, I prefer the cold and start moaning when it gets above 15. LOL

          Andy

          • Teddy.15

            Me too and it's even hotter here. I'm off to the beach.. 🌹i should have gone to live in Saskatchewan or Antarctica or even Ireland lol

          • arqios

            A long day is ideal with joy sustaining it throughout its length and breadth and depth! 🕊ī¸đŸ™đŸģ

            • Goldfinch60

              So true arqios, thank you.

              Andy

            • sorenbarrett

              A day to be marked but no holiday offered. A fun and very summery or in the south wintery day and poem. Nicely said Andy

              • Goldfinch60

                Being retired every day is a holiday soren. Thank you for your kind words.

                Andy

              • David Wakeling

                The longest day sounds wonderful. Peace and Love together.Excellent poem

                • Goldfinch60

                  Much appreciated David.

                  Andy

                • Poetic Licence

                  Very uplifting and enjoyable read

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Tobani, most kind.

                    Andy

                    • Poetic Licence

                      You are very welcome

                    • Jerry Reynolds

                      Good write, Andy. Enjoy your day.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Jerry.

                        Andy



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