O' summer sun where hath thy gone?

'O summer sun where hath thy gone

your warm caress upon my face,

absence makes heart grow fonder

as pallid skin craves golden rays 

imbue countenance with bronze grace

'O summer sun, pray emerge, displace

oppressive, overhead grey clouds,

for ye are worshipped, hailed throughout

every land, presence sought, revered

giver of light and life,'justly avowed

'O summer sun bereft of glowing aura

cornstalks lean low in sodden field,

unripened kernal, destined to decay

save for thy gilded majesty, sweeten

bitter taste, harvest a bounteous yield 

'O summer sun, show not undue temperance

be effervescent, brazen, bold and bind,

cast off cloaked veil that shrouds blue sky

so with thy divine, illuminating power 

renew the land, uplift hearts of men in kind 🌞

Author's Note

Go for it ..

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Love the use of past wordage and style back in time when we actually had four seasons, clothes to match, hours to live by.. .. instead of the chaos weather offers Man these days, Tom. Yes, global warming has grabbed style and schedule to open space even more than it should be opened and.. left behind a frantic wake. You offer so much when you put pen to paper, eyes to screen, playing games with settled thoughts, introducing newness however when the heat of day manoevres - if you have the energy and open mind. Always inviting must add!

''O summer sun, show not undue temperance
be effervescent, brazen, bold and bind,
cast off cloaked veil that shrouds blue sky
so with thy divine, illuminating power
renew the land, uplift hearts of men in kind 🌞'

[Tom]

Yep EmmaJoy you nailed my poem's gist with bullseye accuracy and poetic aplomb, thank you my friend!!😋

[emmajoygreen]

Thank YOU.. I can but try - again!

[Stella Armour]

A lovely ode to the sun, giver of warmth , light and growth..

"Gilded majesty" .. what a fantastic title to give that great ball of fire..:)

[Anita Frader]

Vivid imagery to warm the heart by. ❤

[Tom]

Thank you Anita Frader 🌝

[Anita Frader]

You're welcome Tom. 😊

[Poetic Beauty]

I like be the imagery of the summer sun bronzing skin and giving life to crops.

I’m ready to spring and summer sun with warmer temperatures and the gloom and barren winter brushed away

[Tom]

Thank you new poet friend, yep, can't wait for the warmer, drier and longer days to arrive, slowly but surely as the saying goes...

[Poetic Beauty]

Yes it was 78 degrees ferh here yesterday and a balmy 35 degrees for a high today. Go bipolar Mother Nature lol

[Writergurl]

This is wonderful, I enjoyed this.
I like your style.

[Tom]

Thanks muchly, ditto 😊

[Weeping willow]

Love the words, although I am a moon child of the night. This is wonderfully expressed, I feel drawn into your words ;-}

[Tom]

Thank you Willow 😎

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Tom... I see Peace in the Clouds after a rainy day... however when the Sun shines Bright... I see Heaven in your Smile. softly, Pat

[Tom]

Ah, such a sweet & beautiful comment, thank you Patricia!! 😋

[Dara]

I love the style in which you write this. William Shakespeare would have to take a backseat to this stunning piece. Also, the subject so pertinent on a chilly gray morning here in North Carolina. I can sense the yearning behind each and every word as it matches my own feelings today. Perhaps the ‘autumn sun’ will shine later on today taking away from this morning’s gloom.

[Tom]

yes let's hope for some more warming golden rays before the closing approach of winter's chill, thanks for the terrific review Dara! 🌝

[Sheila Kline]

Ah yes!
Go for it.. set out upon a journey in search of the brightest golden rays of life that uplift the spirit, revives the body, heals that which is in need of a bit of healing, and gives cause for the heart to add an extra beat to a tired and depleted existence beaten by the cold days and nights of darkness, all while painting the artist's palette with golden rays of liquid rejuvenation!

I so enjoyed each line, and the song which adds even more meaning to your brilliant way of delivering a message with varied interpretations.

May the sun ever shine down upon you, my friend!

[Tom]

Much & many thanks dear Sheila, fabulous to have you stop by and leave such relatable words of wisdom about my poem, yes, don't we all need a little sunshine in our lives 🌞

[Fran Marie]

you paint a pictureque scene with fine imagery set in poetic verse
adding an old world ambience using ye old English language..giving.
this well crafted piece a Shakespearean classic feel..great rhyme
scheme with cadence spot on.....
...nicely done..& conveyed

[Tom]

Many thanks Fran Marie, high praise indeed from a poet of your intellectual attributes!!

[Neville]

Having now read this little gem several times .. when I closed my eyes I at first I saw nothing but banks of gold, bronze and creams .. it was like having a personal autumnal kaleidoscope pinned to the back of my lids .. and then, when I opened them, the sun was streaming through the blinds .. Like magic .. thanks for that Tom .. Neville

[Tom]

An inspiring, insighful review many thanks to you, Sir Neville! 🤯