As golden skins fade to a disappearing pale, thoughts of
insecurities and self doubt return, driving panicked bodies
straight to the arms of sun beds and hands of orange fake tan
Flows of smiles and happiness shared in sunshine’s joy are wiped
out by rains then frozen over into depressed frowns and groans
which see DR’s visits followed by Prozac prescriptions rise in demand
Summer romances loose sparkle and wash back to rough seas
leaving strings and strands of broken hearts and bitter words
strewn like dried seaweed and starfish across the shore, neglected.
The winter wardrobe full of wool and warmth re emerges its face
replacing cool cottons, swim costumes and Hawaiian patterned print
like the comfort offered by friends to lessen the pain after a loss
Light once shining for seventeen hours out of the twenty four
slips away a few minutes each day until appearing for less than eight
allowing for extra excuses to stay inside, staring at a screen, to keep safe
Summer gone, danced delicately down the road to visit the south world
leaving a broody time to reflect on life past and make plans for life future
when summer dances delicately back up the road, visiting north world once again.
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