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Today I sat in my garden swing thinking about how much this back yard garden means to me. Everything is now in full bloom and butterflies and bees are everywhere.

It's a hot one today.
The sky is crystal blue.
The birds take shelter from the heat.
Sun lovers today are few.

Ol' Sol beats down to see how fast,
We'll make for the nearest shade,
To sit and dream and fan ourselves,
With a pitcher of lemonade.

Bees are buzzing in the yard,
Butterflies flit about,
Children chase through sprinklers,
As they run and squeal and shout.

We dreamed of this all winter long.
We longed for days of clover.
At last the sun beams down on us.
The Winter days are over.

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Date: 8/16/2023 6:53:00 PM
Love the subtle implication in the first line of your last stanza, Judy. I.e., 'we dreamed of this all winter' --- and soon we'll be dreaming of snow if this @#$#% summer gets any hotter. lol. Excelsior, gw
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 10:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Gershon. God Bless. JB
Date: 8/15/2023 7:46:00 PM
Your rhyming and work work perfectly.
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 10:06:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/15/2023 12:40:00 PM
sure do love that sweet time of the year!!
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 10:04:00 PM
We all do my friend. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/15/2023 11:09:00 AM
Beautiful summer imagery--enjoy your happy day, Judy, cherishing your garden.
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 9:58:00 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/15/2023 10:09:00 AM
Great imagery in this one, Judy. Felt like I was right there having a glass of lemonade. Have a pleasant day, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 9:55:00 PM
Thank you so much Bill. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/15/2023 9:50:00 AM
"Children chase through sprinklers" brings fond memories of my childhood. Do kids do that any more? I enjoyed your delightful poem, Judy. However, in all this heat I'm ready for fall and winter! Ha! Blessings, Kim M
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 9:53:00 PM
I don't think kids will ever stop chasing through sprinklers. Kid stuff stays new to all kids. Thanks bunches, God Bless, JB
Date: 8/15/2023 8:38:00 AM
You paint a very tranquil scene with your words Judy, there is no better place to be. Tom
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2023 9:49:00 PM
Thank you so much Tom. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/15/2023 8:00:00 AM
In Malta 43 Celsius was hot enough. Which did not help much after my accidental fall. Still a pleasant poem to read.
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/15/2023 4:01:00 PM
Omigoodness Victor! Hope you are doing better now. I know how a fall can hurt. Hope you weren't hurt too badly. I will remember you in my prayers. God Bless and thanks so much. JB
Date: 8/15/2023 6:28:00 AM
Judy, your poem is truly exquisite. It beautifully captures the essence of nature, with its elegantly expressed notions about the harmonious coexistence of birds and the verdant foliage in your very own backyard.
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/15/2023 7:27:00 AM
Thank you so much Lasaad. My back yard and garden is my happy place. God Bless, JB
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