Oorgang
swart takke wieg aan ‘n bleek hemel
die son kniel teen ‘n klein horison
vlae wit waai in die wind
penne word weggepak
– die tent terug in sy sak
onder ‘n ewige son
bars kleur uit elke blomknop
bome hang swaar aan vrug
en somer bly my ewig al om
© Margaret Cordier, 2023
Remember that the AVBOB Poetry Competition reopened on 1 August 2023. Visit our website regularly at https://www.avbobpoetry.co.za/ for editing tips and advice as well as updates about upcoming workshops.