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Summer is Near

Rewrite of 'But Summer is Near'

By Alyson Smith Published 8 months ago 1 min read
Summer is Near
Photo by Maria Ionova on Unsplash

I open my pocket

unfurl a sunbeam

pale and humble

I coax the ghosts

with silver grace

as they leave their cold empty space

Hold on to the light

summer’s breath is drawing near

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About the Creator

Alyson Smith

Writer & Artist with Level I Autism & a whole lot of Bipolar. Based in Newcastle- upon - Tyne, works as an administrator in a Nursing Home. MA in Creative Writing.

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  • Antoni De'Leon8 months ago

    Ah Summer. He one day is Summer, next is winter....let Summer breathe,,,please.

  • Beth Sarah8 months ago

    Stunning! ✨

  • Sandy Gillman8 months ago

    It's cold and raining in Australia right now, this was the nice warm comfort I needed.

  • Karan w. 8 months ago

    This was vivid and filled with warmth

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