Wow, Alison, this rocked me (puh-un!). You solidified(!) your central image here so naturally and seamlessly to the reader that the scope of this gaze is seen pan out almost conversationally, but so intentionally that it is simply artful. The reader is ironically brought along as a third party to the effects of the gaze, rather than a direct witness to it. You even first introduce the gazer as the archetypal god, the Sun, shedding light upon all we as readers witness thereon, without any sight (oof) of the cliche or campy. I have to say, I think this piece deserves a title as unique and worthy of such a universal (zing!) image. I think you'd gravitate (oh dear) all the gazes (stop me now) your masterful ode demands, but I still see your need in establishing the "gaze" as our catalyst to this journey, which you understandably chose. Your conclusion is fearless and divine. You are indeed on fire, and I love this. +Fav

You, the chemistry teacher, oh yes! That second stanza with "Liquify solids to uncertain states" just reminds me how accomplished you are with word choice. I would never think of sending something "to" alive. Very cool. Even the use of the word "generation" in your author's note 'electrifies'. Thanks, Ali!

Nice, Nice write! And "Melt my resistance to rain,/Liquefy solids" stands out for me among many other good ideas. Your awareness is always wonderful. Life can be difficult, but at least we can recognize it, and work with that, as well the exhilarating times too. Thanks.

As a scientist by degree I always appreciate these kinds of poesie. Like the concept of sublimation in your line "...Liquefy solids To uncertain states." This is certainly scientifically and creatively sublime and plates my mind with its physical chemistry.

Well, I am with the others on that liquified line. I read the uncertainties of relationship and the way they move and change their form and the people in them. Each layer delicious. Thanks, my dear.