Song

In now time beg the sun hold still
the sundial’s shadow, on your hair
petals like apple blossom words
describe the light crown shining there.

But then time, oh, oh, wish it away,
or it will catch us unaware,
and breath that warmed our words as slow
as winter’s crystals fill the air.

 

    Original Citation
    Poet Lore 71 (Winter 1976-77)110.
    Word Count
    53
    Original Publication
    Date Published
    1977
    Complete Poems
    336
    Theme(s)
    First Line
    In now time beg the sun hold still
    Poetic Form
    open
    Twitter Quote
    beg the sun hold still / the sundial’s shadow,