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Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall

Why is Sumner such a short time?
Just getting started,
then running into half past summer.
July seems to be the half way mark,
August is almost here.
August will turn into September then into October,
then fall will be here.
Fall with cooler days,
a pretty carpet of colorful leaves covering the ground.

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/28/2025 1:21:00 PM

Back with CONGRATS, Paula! Janice

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 1:58:00 PM

Thanks so much for reading and writing again. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. It is always great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write again. I enjoyed writing this summer fun write. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2025 10:43:00 AM

Cute response to my theme, Paula. Congrats in my contest

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 1:05:00 PM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write to be a, Cute response to my theme. I enjoyed writing this for your wonderful/fun contest. Thanks for having it and for my placement. It has been 110 to 120 here. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Joseph May

Date: 7/28/2025 8:44:00 AM

Nice take on the theme Paula, Congrats on your win

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 8:52:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write to be a, Nice take on the theme. I cannot wait to see autumn. It has been 110 to 120 here. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/28/2025 8:41:00 AM

"2 Place" Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall ~ Date Written: 7/18/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/28/2025 7:00:00 AM

Congrats, Paula! Enjoyed the second read!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 8:50:00 AM

Thanks so much for coming back to read and write for a second time. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Always great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write again. It was fun to write. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Valsa George

Date: 7/28/2025 3:24:00 AM

Back to your beautiful poem with Congratulations on your great win, Paula. Enjoy the week ahead.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 8:48:00 AM

Thanks so much for coming back to read and write again. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Always great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write again. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/27/2025 4:51:00 PM

I remember the wonderful summers of childhood, school let out and the days till September seemed long, wonderful! Swimming, visiting my friend down the street, long vacations, so many wonderous memories. I was sad to see kids already back to school for the last week or two, cheated of summer vacation. I look forward to autumn days, our summer temperatures are always in the triple digits, but somehow, childhood summers even in the desert heat were so fun! Love your poem Paula :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/28/2025 8:44:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you Love my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. Summer and kids go together. It was a great time even when it was hot. Come on Fall. It has been 110 to 120. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

John Read

Date: 7/22/2025 9:31:00 AM

Hi Paula, in my younger days summers seemed to last forever, maybe as we age time just flies.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/22/2025 12:16:00 PM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. Summers are too hot. It has been 110 to 120, with no rain. When I was young my aunt said, time went faster when we get older. Now I believe her. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 7/22/2025 8:45:00 AM

Please, correct the typo: Why is Sumner such a short time? I think, because, summer season is sweet and fruity :-) Best warmest wishes dear lovely Paula ~ AA

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/22/2025 12:09:00 PM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. I love the fall time. Summer here are way too hot. It has been 110 to 120, with no rain. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/21/2025 11:01:00 AM

Summer can be a short time back east where they're lucky to have an Indian summer. Here it seems summer never ends, I love autumn and your great entry about it! Gl, Paula xhugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/22/2025 9:33:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also thanks for your GL. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. I love fall, winter and spring the best. Summers here are way too hot for me. It has been 110 to 120, with no rain. I remember the lovely Indian summers. I have been off the computer for a few days and now a ton of work to do. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/21/2025 3:32:00 AM

Can’t wait for autumn to come, it’s much too hot for me these sunny days. A great write Paula… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/21/2025 9:14:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you found my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write to be, A great write. Yes, come on autumn. It has been 110 to 120 here with no rain. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/20/2025 5:38:00 PM

Descriptive piece conveying a message about fleeting time and the seasons, Paula. Mid-fall and mid-spring are my favorite times, where weather is concerned. Janice

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/21/2025 9:12:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. I love fall, winter and spring the best. Summer is too hot for me. It has been 110 to 120, no rain. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Anne Winter

Date: 7/20/2025 5:37:00 AM

Dear Paula, I'm dreaming about the fallen, colorful leaves, the cold days, pumpkin patch, apple picking, and reading cozy mysteries. Ah! How I love fall! Summer is beautiful but autumn will always have my heart. We're lucky to live in a world where there are Octobers. Best, Anne

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/20/2025 11:45:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. Oh yes, October sounds wonderful to me. I love what you wrote here. It has been 110 to 120 here with no rain. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

David Crandall

Date: 7/19/2025 10:34:00 PM

Where I live, summer is best, I'll try to enjoy it while it lasts.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/20/2025 11:41:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. Sounds like you live in a great place. Enjoy It... I love summer when it is not so hot. It has been 110 to 120 here with no rain. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Valsa George

Date: 7/19/2025 10:16:00 PM

I love both summer and autumn. But sometimes, it is unbearably warm here. Then I long for a change of season. Autumn is indeed beautiful with cooler weather and a carpet of leaves under our feet. Enjoyed reading your poem. All the Best , dear Paula.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/20/2025 11:39:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also thanks for your, All the Best. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. It has been 110 to 120 here with no rain. Way toooooo hot for me. I love fall and the cool weather. Can Not Wait.... I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/19/2025 3:34:00 PM

Yes, it's that 'time' of the year, Paula. This poem, with its pretty images, impels me to enjoy this fleeting season. Best wishes :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/20/2025 11:36:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Also thanks for your, Best wishes. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. It was fun to write. I love the fall time of the year. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/19/2025 2:58:00 PM

Say it isn’t so! I love summer, so will do my best to enjoy the rest of it. Your poem makes me realize that I shouldn’t waste a moment of our summer.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/20/2025 11:33:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. Yes, summer will be over before we know it. Enjoy the time you have left. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/19/2025 1:32:00 PM

Love this because you leave us breathless as you speed through Summer right up to the pretty carpet of colorful leaves! I love Autumn weather and all!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/20/2025 11:30:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you Love my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. It was fun to write. I also love Autumn weather and the pretty colors. I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/18/2025 4:55:00 PM

you've capture this time of year...it always triggers thoughts and feelings of the end of one season as it flows into the next. Right now, the temperature is so hot here, I yearn for cooler days. :-) have a good evening, Sara

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/19/2025 11:50:00 AM

Thanks so much for reading and writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write. It has been 110 to 120 here with no rain. Come on fall and cool weather. Can Not Wait.... I have been off the computer for a few days. Enjoy the summer as you stay cool writing away.............

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2025 2:00:00 PM

Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall ~ Date Written: 7/18/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~