Our elusive old friend came to visit today

It's not for so long as perhaps too cold to play

But he's out there right now with his head in a cloud

When we saw he was coming we almost shouted out loud

 

For he seldom is seen quite so much before spring

When the birds get all frisky and in courtship do sing

On the deep grey days of winter he's reluctant to show

But odd times that he does his face is aglow

 

Late afternoon is the time when he shrinks 

Back to his horizon bed for a great many winks

When visiting some other places it's true

That he may stay much longer and enjoy the view

 

But most folk will smile when he does come to call

Then maybe get sad as parts from us all

So distant he seems when he passes on by

And yet his warmth is addictive for those who are not shy

 

They linger below his gaze for some time

Their skins are so very much bronzer than mine

For much as I care to feel that he's there

To lie in the sun is too much for me to bear

 

A cold world it would be if he never came back

No heaters can match him so he's safe from the sack

Lets all cheer and smile now as he comes by our way

For old Mr Sun truly does make our day

 

(c)Rhumour

November 25th 2008