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A Summer Predawn Morn

Soon rainbow-colored balloons will decorate the air. An incredible sight lies ahead on this predawn morn. I sit with my friends, all giddy with delight, as we stare. Enormous balloons are filled; gas, nylon and heat, oh my! Fiery furnaces burst out breaking the silence of predawn. There's nothing quite like it, forty of them ascent into the sky. Miss Daisy, Sugar Bear and "Ella-phant" rise from the ground. All kinds of shapes and colors lift roughly at the same time. People gather clicking their cameras, we are all spellbound. Ah, the glow of oversized candles floating higher, heavenward. I breathe in just watching theses balloons catch wind and rise. Nothing short of amazing to have seen this spectacular award. 06/09/2013 For Francine Robert's contest, 'Write Me A Summer Day'

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/22/2013 4:57:00 PM

Very nice poem, Connie! I really enjoyed reading this. Great imagery! You might enjoy my poem titled "Serenity". Please, read it sometime. Also, thank you for your nice comments on my poem "The Castle". I really appreciate it!

Skat A

Date: 7/18/2013 11:01:00 PM

CONNIE, you wrote a lovely summer day's poem.... congrats... SKAT

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 8/12/2013 5:37:00 PM

Sorry I haven't thanked you for the visit and comment. Mentally preparing myself for surgery the end of next week. I hope to post one more poem before surgery, and it'll be a month or more before I'm back on PS. A long recovery. Warm Smiles, Connie

Audrey Haick

Date: 7/14/2013 8:28:00 PM

Sounds like a glorious summer day, Connie! Congratulations on your win!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/15/2013 7:24:00 AM

Thank you Anne for the lovely congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/14/2013 6:05:00 PM

a nice summer day write... congrats... :-)... always & forever.... PD

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/15/2013 7:25:00 AM

Linda thank you for the congratulatory comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/14/2013 4:39:00 PM

Nice Connie, congrats. Hard to figure out why this didn't place higher. BG

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/15/2013 7:32:00 AM

Perception is in the eye of the judge. You never know what they like or don't, Barb, but it doesn't take away from my written beautiful memory of that summer day. Thank you for your delightful congratulatory comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 7/14/2013 11:59:00 AM

wonderful write Connie...congrats on your win

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/15/2013 7:33:00 AM

Joseph thank you for your congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Francine Roberts

Date: 7/13/2013 11:21:00 PM

many congrats Connie on your win in my "summer" contest

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 7/15/2013 7:35:00 AM

Francine much appreciated for the HM placement and running this 'Summer Day' contest. Warm Smiles, Connie

Tim Ryerson

Date: 6/13/2013 4:08:00 PM

This must have truely been an amazing sight, Connie...Your words capture the excitement perfectly...Good luck in the contest - Tim

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/14/2013 6:38:00 PM

Yes truly amazing. Thank you for your delightful comment. Tim you visit means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/10/2013 2:24:00 AM

- Beautiful summer poem, Connie ! - Good luck! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/14/2013 6:39:00 PM

Anne thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Your visit is appreciated. Have a great weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Audrey Haick

Date: 6/9/2013 8:42:00 PM

You've captured the essence of summer in these few verses, so well written, Connie! My best wishes for the Winners' List! Love, Annalise

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/14/2013 6:41:00 PM

Thank you Annalise for your comment. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/9/2013 8:24:00 PM

I'm glad that I found this poem to read my friend! You have painted and amazing piece, I really enjoyed reading it this evening! What a delightful write, such a fascinating poem, Great Work!!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/14/2013 6:42:00 PM

Russell thank you for commenting. Your visit means a lot. Have a wonderful weekend. I hope you are mending fine. Warm Smiles, Connie

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/9/2013 4:54:00 PM

i could picture it all so perfectly! great poem!

Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 6/14/2013 6:44:00 PM

Thank you Ilene for visiting and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful weekend. Warm Smiles, Connie