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A Florida July Day

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written July 9, 2023

White sand beach, alive with laughter, children's squeals, grown-up shouts, the swoosh, swoosh of waves against the shore, a distant rumble of thunder - symphonic sounds of summer on a sweltering July day in the Sunshine State of Florida.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/29/2023 12:16:00 PM

Back with congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, Sara!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/29/2023 10:45:00 AM

Congratulations for your great win :)

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/29/2023 7:10:00 AM

Kim, a huge CONGRATS on your win with this lively, descriptive piece! Janice

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, Janice!

Terry Miller

Date: 7/29/2023 3:03:00 AM

A lovely poem about the sun and beaches, congratulations

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, Terry!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/29/2023 12:17:00 AM

Indeed, you are an expert in all the forms. This is a very grand poem. Congratulations!

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:55:00 PM

You are so kind, Christuraj! I like to try different forms but I am not an expert in all of them. Thank you for reading and commenting!

Paul Callus

Date: 7/29/2023 12:03:00 AM

How very descriptive this poem is, Kim! It appeals to all our senses, while those living in colder states must be envious of your beautiful weather. ~ Congratulations on your podium finish! ~ Regards // paul

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:54:00 PM

Thank you, so much, Paul!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2023 10:32:00 AM

Makes me want to be there Those who know me are wise to write about a beach. Congrats on your win

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:54:00 PM

Thank you for my placement, Andrea! I am honored!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/27/2023 7:11:00 PM

A lovely day in Florida! Congratulations, Kim!

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:53:00 PM

Thank you, Kim!

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/27/2023 5:32:00 PM

Dear Kim, you’ve captured the fun, splash and swelter of July with lively imagery and poetic finesse. Congratulations on your wonderful win in Andrea’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/1/2023 7:53:00 PM

Thank you, so much, Susan!

Terry Flood

Date: 7/12/2023 9:04:00 AM

My brother lives in Florida, but he’s no poet, so he would probably say, “It’s a bit hot.” I much prefer your depiction of a glorious Floridian day, Kim.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/14/2023 11:14:00 AM

Thank you, Terry! "It's a bit hot" just doesn't do it justice.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/11/2023 2:33:00 PM

I can imagine this one. Reads like a good time in the sunshine state. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:32:00 PM

Thank you, Sara and you are welcome!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/11/2023 12:23:00 PM

It sounds quite lovely Kim and so full of imagery. Hopefully not too hot though? Enjoyed it. I miss the ocean so as I am now five hours away.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:32:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Nancy! It is very hot and humid at the moment.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/9/2023 7:35:00 PM

This depiction of Florida is truly splendid and it is my sincere desire for it to flourish in the contest, Kim.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sotto!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/9/2023 1:23:00 PM

you've really brought this to life, kim!

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:31:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene!

David Fisher

Date: 7/9/2023 11:53:00 AM

This is a wonderful description of Florida, indeed...and hope it does well in the contest. Oddly, it is the same here in CT in July, except of course the white sand.

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:30:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, David!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/9/2023 11:34:00 AM

A wonderful/fun write. Wish I was there. Have a blessed day....................

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:30:00 PM

Thank you, Paula!

Terrell Martin

Date: 7/9/2023 10:50:00 AM

Hi Kim, what a wonderful poem reminding me of my childhood home in Tampa Bay. I live in Louisiana now but trying to sell my house and get back to where I belong. I can't help but wonder where you might be to have composed this little jewel in honor of my home state. Cheers, Terrell

Kim Merryman
Date: 7/11/2023 8:29:00 PM

Thank you for your comment, Terrell! I'm in the panhandle of Florida, Niceville to be exact.