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Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall

They quickly pass, the waning days more brief, like love once shied beneath a garish moon, expose the truths betrayed by Autumn's thief. Infatuation always ends too soon ~ still tethered to the oak, a hopeful leaf... for Andrea's "Half Past Summer" Contest

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Line Gauthier

Date: 8/2/2025 4:45:00 PM

Beautiful, congrats on your POTD, Craig ~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2025 10:58:00 AM

The last two lines are perfection!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2025 10:57:00 AM

Some beautiful lines here, Craig. I rarely watch for POTD's, so I had no idea this got a POTD or that you entered my contest. Big congrats and also for the POTD. Except for a few minor things, I almost placed this first.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/28/2025 7:03:00 AM

Written so eloquently! Congrats, Craig!

wayne tolbert

Date: 7/27/2025 10:58:00 PM

Beautifully written Craig! Thank you for the kind compliment of my writing. I have not been on here for awhile or I would have surely answered sooner. My answer though is this, You write beautifully and own your style! Keep up the good work, my friend.

Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/25/2025 6:36:00 PM

Congratulations Craig! beautifully weaves seasonal metaphor with longing—brief days and fleeting infatuation captured in a single, hopeful leaf. It’s simple and deeply evocative.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/23/2025 1:15:00 PM

Beautiful. CayCay

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 7/22/2025 11:39:00 PM

Hello Craig, Congratulations on winning POTD with your amazingly beautiful poem. Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/22/2025 1:12:00 PM

Hello Craig, There’s something in the timing of this piece like you caught the light just right at seasonal and emotional thresholds blending into one. It reads like someone who’s lived it, or at least dreamt it enough to know the cost. Tender, resigned, and quietly painful so fitting for POTD. Congrats! Summer Blessings, My Friend, Danie

Paige Hind

Date: 7/22/2025 12:44:00 PM

Congrats on POTD! I liked your take on this. :)

Bill Baker

Date: 7/22/2025 10:44:00 AM

I enjoy reading your poetry, Craig. Congratulations on your POTD honor! Bill

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/22/2025 10:10:00 AM

Beautiful, Craig, and a great selection for POTD.

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/22/2025 9:55:00 AM

Well deserved honor. Craig. Masterfully written.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/22/2025 9:39:00 AM

A grand Quintain (Sicilian) poem. Congratulations!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/22/2025 9:27:00 AM

' Infatuation always ends too soon. ' So true, Craig. This is comparison to the seasons makes perfect sense. I can't believe it's almost that time of year again. I look forward to cooler temps and vibrant colors. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy