Single Moment

Today’s world moves too fast

minutes that pass as seconds

hours and days that pass in a single blink

that everyone has forgotten…..

the joy of slowing down

the elation at seeing the sun rise

the aroma of freshly blossomed buds

wet dew dampening toes

in the summer morning.

Waves watched

sand castles built

setting sun

turning the water

a golden hue

children taking a final swim

before the day is done.

Leisure

enjoyment

fun in the sun

I do believe

it is time to slow down

to take part

in the joy of the life around me.

September 2/18

Summer Moon

Glances

meeting across the room

Smile

flitting across my lips

Head tilt

hair falling forward

a veil I hide behind.

You turn

your profile

bathed in golden sunlight

a shadow

burned into my retinas

eyes closed

I see you still.

A summer dalliance

of laughter

of lust

of desire

never meant to last

passed the final summer moon.

Photo by Jason Darrell on Unsplash