It seems like someone knew where the lines were drawn
At some point they must have known
only now they’re lost beneath life spilling over
everywhere the shadows full of it, the light carried by it
all together something of a hidden symphony
a cacophony only when you choose to hear
and otherwise just silent, just breathing, just alive
Just a dip in the horizon where the sun fits perfectly
and swallows its own light
holding its breath for the deep dive into night
until resurfacing on the other side of shadow
to once more rule the skies over Eden
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Finished reading The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. It was mesmerizing from beginning to end. The main storyline follows an envoy sent to the planet Winter, which is experiencing an ice age, to discuss with its inhabitants their joining the ranks of an interplanetary society.
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9 responses to “Skies Over Eden”
I have been reading some good reviews on her work, and I may try one of her books.
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Well I’d definitely recommend The Left Hand of Darkness if you’re thinking about it! Can’t speak to her other books (yet) but I’m sure they’re all just as good.
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I love the line “the sun fits perfectly and swallows its own light.”
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it (:
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🙂
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I really like this poem! It is one of yours that I sit and read over and over. Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, thanks so much! I’m so glad it resonated (:
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Very nice poem. I love the lines, “holding its breath for the deep dive into night, until resurfacing on the other side of shadow.” Thanks for posting this.
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Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it (:
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