To Catch a Sunbeam

  Now is when you catch a sunbeam and put it in the pocket of your cut-offs, storing it for a rainy day. Then, you can cup it cool on tear-stained palms and release it into the wild, unleashing freckled sunshine into the madness of a world at war with light.

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Now is when you catch a sunbeam

and put it in the pocket of your cut-offs,

storing it for a rainy day. Then, you can

cup it cool on tear-stained palms

and release it into the wild, unleashing

freckled sunshine into the madness

of a world at war with light.

Responses to “To Catch a Sunbeam”

  1. Daniela

    So very beautiful … to release freckled sunshine into the madness of the world!

    Thank you,
    Daniela

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Daniela. I hope your summer is giving you lots of pleasure so far!

      1. Daniela

        You are most welcome … love your ability to tell a story within a poetry. It is middle of winter over here in New Zealand -:)!

        Take Care,
        Daniela

      2. melodylowes

        I forgot you were out there. I always remember the Croatia connection, and then forget you moved. 😦 How is the winter, then?

      3. Daniela

        Cold, went, windy! Hopefully not for much longer … here is hoping. And yes, there is high summer in Croatia right now!

        Daniela

  2. tootlepedal

    A lovely picture.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! It’s a martagon lily called ‘Cadense’, rather a lovely name.

  3. russtowne

    Made me smile. Again.

    1. melodylowes

      Well, cut that out! (Actually, bring it, Russ! Smile away!)

  4. bennetta faire

    Oh my goodness gracious, you’ve packed a lot of Power in this lovely one, Mel!!!

    1. melodylowes

      Catch one on my behalf, would ya? 🙂

      1. bennetta faire

        Sure ’nuff.

  5. Gallivanta

    Wise to store that sunbeam. I forgot and now it’s raining! Beautiful lily.

    1. melodylowes

      It’s a very pretty one called ‘Cadense’. Save the next one that comes by, will you? 🙂

      1. Gallivanta

        I will have to be quick!

  6. RoSy

    Oh – I wish…

    1. melodylowes

      Wouldn’t that be nice?? A lot of world issues would be solved on the spot, methinks…

  7. Pam

    Love the thought of releasing freckled sunshine into a world at war with light. Beautifully told!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Pam! Let the release begin! 🙂

  8. Heidi Viars

    beautiful!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Heidi!

  9. Revelations in Writing

    Power imagery. 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Shannon! How is your summer going so far??

      1. Revelations in Writing

        So far, so good! It is always a blessing to have some time off. 🙂 How about you?

      2. melodylowes

        Spending lots of time in my garden – bliss! 🙂

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