THRILL OF LATE SUMMER

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SEASONS NOW AND AFTER Poetry Contest
Nette Onclaud
8/8/25

As summer winds to an end, there's a pitch
Summer's last breath rocks with school-aged kids
Soon, the air will be filled with excitement
Like hens racing for corn at feeding time
College kids are racing off to their schools
With the new school year, friendships are renewed
Back-to-school shopping and clothes are noted
On-campus parties under the radar
Drawn lines in the sands, aphrodisiacs 
And heaps of gossip, stories, rear their head
This yearly song finds all school kids singing
The thrill of late summer, school, brings sweet dreams

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/11/2025 12:57:00 PM

You nailed it, the busy buzzing activities for the young, much excitement, anticipation and nerves! The ninth line is special, its implication is VERY true and it needed to be in the mix somewhere. Really like your poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Connie Pachecho

Date: 8/10/2025 8:14:00 AM

Eileen, thank you for bringing me a cup of tea. Best wishes.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/9/2025 11:32:00 PM

You captured this time so perfectly well. Loved the images it brought to my mind. Summer... reluctant to leave and everyone enjoying its slow departure. Lovely. Thanks for your visit to my page, dear Connie.