Winter Solstice in Hawaii

When Jupiter moved through Aquarius

west southwest of Hawaii

brighter by far than surrounding stars

in the dark before dawn

 

majestic, a manta-ray swam into sight

showing a white wing-like fin slicing

turning on its axis to repeat again

sucking plankton from a pool of light

 

so, a hinge opens on the solstice

separating sunlight strands from shadows

majestic Jupiter reborn as the Sun

turns winter into spring just by coming.

Dick Russell (C) Richard M Russell

      2023