The astrophysical magic of solstice
Children
After the solstice and the apogee,
as waves of growth and fullness wash the land,
young children live forever on the sand
or in the grass, undisciplined and free.
They gain the highest cradle of a tree
to view the wide horizons they command,
knowing no more than they can understand
of peril, or of possibility.
Caught in the planet's pulse, the mighty stream
of life revolving, with resounding voice
we sing assent, dismissing as a dream
the hours of doubt, the agony of choice;
and know beyond all doubt that it is worth
the pain, to ride the wheel of death and birth.
Amen.
Beautiful as a song.
Thank you.
Children
After the solstice and the apogee,
as waves of growth and fullness wash the land,
young children live forever on the sand
or in the grass, undisciplined and free.
They gain the highest cradle of a tree
to view the wide horizons they command,
knowing no more than they can understand
of peril, or of possibility.
Caught in the planet's pulse, the mighty stream
of life revolving, with resounding voice
we sing assent, dismissing as a dream
the hours of doubt, the agony of choice;
and know beyond all doubt that it is worth
the pain, to ride the wheel of death and birth.
Amen.
Beautiful as a song.
Thank you.