Solar Stealth
written by: Joan McNerney
When yesterday
was sunny I thought
about putting out bowls
to store that sparkle.
Then I supposed it might
be best to use jars with
caps so this glow
could not evaporate.
Ended up with every
one of my windowsills
covered with cups
topped by saucers.
At rest at night
night black as obsidian
night full of dreams
of tropical seacoasts.
I woke up with eyes
clouded by sleep stumbling
to the window… just
another grey day.
What happened to
my cups of warmth?
Did some scallywag
guzzle up my sunshine?
Joan McNerney has been the recipient of three scholarships. She has recited her work at the National Arts Club, New York City, State University of New York, Oneonta, McNay Art Institute, San Antonio and the University of Houston, Texas. Published worldwide in over thirty five countries, her work has appeared in literary publications too numerous to mention. Four Best of the Net nominations have been awarded to her. The Muse in Miniature, Love Poems for Michael and At Work are available on Amazon. A new release entitled Light & Shadow explores the recent historic COVID pandemic.
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