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Zephyr

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The boy took out a silver hook
and fastened it to a cobweb
and cast it across the summer night,
hoping for a prize
that he could tuck into his pocket
and put under his pillow
to dream upon.
He wanted to hear ghost stories
and taste wild strawberries
and swim in water so cold and clear
it would dapple his skin blue and make him shiver.
He wanted to catch starfish
and dig for stone crabs under the pier
and eat snow cones until he burst,
painting the night cherry red
with firecrackers.
He wanted to know the colors of an August moon
and touch the sharp edges of stars
and just for one night
to own the sky...
This is for the Seasons Contest [link] hosted by :iconmasterwks:

Summer is my favorite season. I love the long days, the warm glow that the earth holds close and the simple pleasures that remind me of being a child again.

I give :iconinked-page: permission to display my work.
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DaughterSky's avatar
I am a little girl again in these moments. Thank you.