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July 20, 2025, entered in Andrea Dietrich's Half Past Summer, Two Months Till 

Fall Contest, placed 1st

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Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall

King Sol is stealing all my energy.
There’s no relief in sight, forecasters say.
Come, clouds, with brief relief; this is my plea.
While summer lovers bask in heat each day,
I’ll dream of fall and trust in my AC.

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Howard Kerr Date: 8/10/2025 12:29:00 AM Janice, Congratulations on your triumph with this very clever and creative work Howard Login to Reply

Vanya Evangeline Date: 7/29/2025 8:31:00 AM Haha, not a big fan of summers either - only the vacation in brings. Talking about fall and dreaming about AC is indeed what I'll do instead. Congrats on the win! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/29/2025 11:31:00 AM Vanya, thanks a million. The heat index in parts of the Deep South is 115 degrees right now. I worry bout loved ones working out in this sweltering heat! Janice

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/28/2025 12:04:00 PM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" write again. Love The Pictures...Have a blessed day with your win................ Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/28/2025 1:19:00 PM Thanks so much, Paula. Janice

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/28/2025 10:16:00 AM I think the meter might be perfect here! That's something I really look for in triolet and Quintain poetry. Also, perfect punctuation. Thanks for entering with this cute poem. Congrats. Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/28/2025 10:30:00 AM Andrea, thanks a MILLION for making my day!! I sent you a Soupmail. Janice

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/28/2025 6:46:00 AM Congrats! I concur on the heat and very little rain! Looking for a little inclement weather :) Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/28/2025 8:16:00 AM THANKS, Kim. Janice

Duke Beaufort Date: 7/21/2025 1:02:00 PM Janice, very cute. The drawing and poem say it all. We need relief! Smiles! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/22/2025 8:04:00 AM Amen! Thanks so much, Duke!! (Mississippi~~Temp, 90; heat idex, 102) Janice

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/20/2025 12:04:00 PM Your "Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall" is a fun/creative write. Great Pictures... "Good Luck" I also did this contest. I have been off the computer for a few days. Have a fun day writing away............ Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/20/2025 5:25:00 PM Thank you so much, Paula! Janice

I Am Anaya Date: 7/20/2025 9:53:00 AM Hello Janice, I resonate with your pleas! Clouds and a breeze are much needed during our summers. It's sunworshiper vs ac for this hiker. Great entry and image posted! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/20/2025 5:23:00 PM Thanks so much, Anaya! :-) Janice

Sara Kendrick Date: 7/20/2025 6:54:00 AM I agree. Summer is just too far out there with heat for me. Sara K Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/20/2025 9:47:00 AM Yes! Thanks so much, Sara. Janice

Jan Allison Date: 7/20/2025 6:20:00 AM A very timely poem with the heatwaves we are experiencing. I think its something we can all relate to at the moment but we don't have AC in the uk! hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 7/20/2025 9:58:00 AM It reached about 78 f last weekend, today its about 66 f - we don't tend to get the extremes of temperatures on our Island, but the Uk has been very hot recently reaching about 91F - far too hot for me lol:-) hugs Jan xx Janice Canerdy Date: 7/20/2025 9:46:00 AM Thanks so much, Jan. YOU'RE KIDDING! What's the temp there today--in Fahrenheit :-) --? Janice