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Summer Solstice
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Thoughts on the mystery that surrounds Stonehenge and the summer solstice. A blending of the ancients and present- day celebrations and a little mystery of my own...
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Summer Solstice
Stonehenge

 

 
 

Hanging stones commingle with the sun
faithful, even though defiled;
teach us to be mindful of dying and birth.

The sons and daughters of the neoteric
solstice chant their private incantations,
morning, noon and night they observe. 

 

Ancients attuned to the turning skies
laugh, ever so slowly at first.
It’s a long, long way from the cords of time,
to synthesize with our beating drums and pipes. 


 
 

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 Reviews of "Summer Solstice"
Reviewed by Paul Judges
Reviewed on June 22, 2010
Fine work, Joy

Reviewed by swift silver (Reader)
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
I live not too far from Stonehenge and this interpretation of the meaning of the stones and associations ranks up there with the best of them.
Thankyou

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 8, 2006
captures the ambiance of stonehedge quite effectively ...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on June 8, 2006
You have effectively recreated the aura of the mysterious place, Joy. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed on June 8, 2006
A wonderful mystig-magical write,
B&R

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on June 8, 2006
Ah! my favourite place for 'Moon Dancing', been there a few times(not dancing) it's very atmospheric and I think you've captured the ambiance very well Joy. Enjoyed.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 7, 2006
Very nicely done! I love the mystery that surrounds places like Stonehenge. Your poem gives it life!Thank you for sharing!

eT


Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on June 7, 2006
Joy
Stonehenge is an absolutely fascinating place..
I have always associated it with the Druids and Chariots of the Gods..
I am certain there is a celestial connection...;)
Peter


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