on the longest day
as the sun sets
stand on the shoreline
hold still in time
as the sun sets
let the waning light
hold minutes, seconds
strive for peace
in the waning light
stand at land’s end
in search of peace
on this longest day
—Deb Johnston
Summer Solstice
Published by dh-johnston.com
I am a former educator, writing in central Wisconsin. When not writing or encouraging students to write, I enjoy lighthouses on the Great Lakes, family campouts, and walking our dog. I am a member of SCBWI. I have a masters degree in education and have been published in The Mailbox MagazineThe Education Center®, The Mailbox®,The Idea Magazine for Teachers®. View more posts
Deb Johnston 
What a beautiful picture to match your beautiful words. I love the line…stand still in time…we can be still even if time can not. A peaceful poem. Thank you.
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Your poem is absolutely perfect for this day and this place! I just saw it right after I finished talking to you. What is this form of writing called? It is really unusual and perfect for quieting the soul. You are amazing!
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Lovely, Deb. You captured the longing to savor those moments of mid-summer.
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