 Poetry of the Month May 2002  The Artic Sun Welcome, Arctic Sun, as you creep in on the dawn Greetings, on your long awaited welcoming visit All have anticipated your arrival In the long-endured darkness of the night As though awaiting the birth of a child. You bring your warmth Creating diamonds on the ice Even the 'bergs welcome and greet you Breaking into thunderous applause As they crash into the sea. Life on the tundra springs forth With greetings of arms outstretched to embrace you The ravens and other friends 'on the wing' have returned To nest between the freshly washed rocks And create new life that will bask in your warmth. As you crept in on the dawn With shadows, you wave farewell on the dusk And leave with us, once again, your most precious gifts: The Stars, The Moon, and the ballet of The Northern Lights For all to treasure until you once again return. �2000 Anna Hefele  Back-June 2002 Next-April 2002 Home Nominees & Web Poll Message Board Index  |