Poets logo

Summer is Near

Rewrite of 'But Summer is Near'

By Alyson Smith Published about a year ago • 1 min read
Summer is Near
Photo by Maria Ionova on Unsplash

I open my pocket

unfurl a sunbeam

pale and humble

I coax the ghosts

with silver grace

as they leave their cold empty space

Hold on to the light

summer’s breath is drawing near

excerpts

About the Creator

Alyson Smith

Neurodivergent, working-class writer and artist diagnosed with Bipolar. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. MA in Creative Writing. Currently waitressing while finishing my novel.

https://buymeacoffee.com/alysonsmith

Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.

Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also become a paid subscriber, letting them know you appreciate their work.

Subscribe For Free

Reader insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment
    Written by Alyson Smith