Sapphic Voices Poetry

Poetry by Carol Ton

Poetry Set One

California

Copyright © by Carol Ton, December 2, 2001

I am a passing shadow
The sun has rose upon me
Warmed me and played with me
I know the sun is only passing
And I shall dance in her glory
Knowing she soon will be gone
And I will fade in the twilight behind her
I came with nothing and I take nothing with me
I came in joy and I go in peace
I like the sun will come again
Until then I leave you with memories and dreams
I did not choose my time among you
But I am thankful for that time
I realize in the sun's fading light
The memories we have made
And the magic we have created
Time is only a measure
Whether great or small
Time well used is our greatest gift
May those who remain remember time
And time spent among us
May we dare to dream
And follow our hearts
May we know failure
And have the strength to rise again
And bless us with the knowledge
When it is time to rest
For every loss that I have faced
I did not see my opponent
Or perhaps I did and failed to recognize
I lay down my shield and put down my sword
I stand neither triumphant nor afraid
I stand ready
I am tired
And look forward to my rest
I am empty
And have nothing left to offer
So as the sun fades into the west
Remember the last place it touches
When it reaches its end
Say good night to California
And say good-bye to me

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