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A Summer Couplet

A Summer Couplet

When an April shower becomes a summer breeze
Giant sunflowers will kiss your knees


 Contest: LOVIN' SUMMER: A Summer Couplet
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Sandra Adams

October 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM

such a beautiful image...i love sunflowers, lovely couplet! :)

Debbie Duncan

October 1, 2013 at 12:38 AM

I love this, awesome words John ;}

Estela Canama

August 31, 2013 at 10:10 PM

A great poem! Congrats!

Poet Destroyer A

July 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

loving your summer couplet :-) CONGRATULATIONS -in Andrea, contest!!! Take Care *xox* Linda

John Posey

July 7, 2013 at 11:02 AM

I love the kudos you bring, however just a visit would be as sweet... Hugs....Jake

Connie Gildersleeve

July 1, 2013 at 6:30 PM

John I love this image. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Thanks Connie, Your comments are priceless and much appreciated....Jkke

Sara Kendrick

July 1, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Enjoyed reading your winning work..Congrats on your win..Sara

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Sara, your visits are always pleasing and your comments are encouraging.... Jake

Bukang Liwayway

July 1, 2013 at 7:50 AM

Congratulations on your win friend John....Cheers :)

John Posey

July 1, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Thank you Maria....Your comments are encouraging... Jake

Charlotte Puddifoot

June 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

very summery, bright and breezy, I can picture those sunflowers! congrats on your win in the contest :)

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Your visits and comments mean a lot... Thank you Charlotte...... Jake

Kim Merryman

June 30, 2013 at 4:24 PM

I love how light hearted and whimsical this verse is! Congrats on your win, John! Love, Kim

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Kim, this one just popped out of my pen.... Thanks..... Jake

Kim Merryman

June 30, 2013 at 4:23 PM

I love how light hearted and whimsical this verse is! Congrats on your win, John! Love, Kim

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 4:32 PM

Thank you, Kim, I really picked this one out of thin air... Jake

Karen Anglesey

June 30, 2013 at 3:43 PM

Hey Jake, saw this on the winners list, A Summer Couplet... very nice and summery ...love the image of sunflowers ..nice :)

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 4:31 PM

Karen, your visit and comments are treasured.... Jake

Debbie Guzzi

June 30, 2013 at 2:43 PM

Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Thank you, Debbie.... I appreciate your comments.... Jake

Audrey Haick

June 29, 2013 at 11:45 PM

I close my eyes and I am in this picture you've painted, Jake! Beautiful!! Congratulations on a very fine win! Always, Annalise

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Thank you, dear Annalise. I'm always happy when you visit. You always leave such kind remarks.... Love ya... Jake

Skat A

June 29, 2013 at 3:06 PM

John, love the sunflowers down here this time of year. he he he we couldn't seek for a better and brighter yellow view.... Congratulations in Andrea's steaming hot summer couplet contest... what else could we ask for -the constant reminder of the hottest season that wonders through my Texas Sky. <3<3<3 ~SKAT~

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Thanks SKAY, I'm an old Texas boy who can appreciate what you are going through....Much love your way.... Jake

Kash Poet

June 29, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Lovely couplet here John.Congrats on your win.

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Thank you Kash. I am honored by your comment....Jake

Carrie Richards

June 29, 2013 at 1:03 PM

My favorite thing to grow ......taller than me, they are !! :)

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 2:13 PM

As I explained to Seren, there is a species that, in the presence of beauty, will bow, in humility and kiss your knees.... Thanks for your sweet comment... I see pollen all over your knees....Love ya... Jake

Andrea Dietrich

June 29, 2013 at 8:40 AM

this one was so adorable. And I LOVE sunflowers. Did you know?? Congrats on third place.

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 9:37 AM

No, I didn't know but it is easy to always associate you with anything beautiful.... Thanks for your review and placement in your fun contest.... Hugs.... Jake

Joyce Johnson

June 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Great fun. congratulations. Love, Joyce

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 9:43 AM

Thanks, dearest Joyce. You are special and your comments are coveted.... Jake

Richard Lamoureux

June 29, 2013 at 7:25 AM

Well done John, congratulations.

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Richard, I always look forward to any review from you. Your talent gives special meaning to your comments... Jake

Joseph May

June 29, 2013 at 3:47 AM

a beautiful couplet John....congrats on your win....

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 4:08 AM

Thanks, Joseph. I appreciate your comments.... Jake

Seren Roberts

June 29, 2013 at 3:16 AM

The rain we have here they kiss the top of your head......congrats loved it ....Seren

John Posey

June 29, 2013 at 3:23 AM

Thanks, dear Seren. You are right, but in the presence of beauty they bow in humility and kiss your knees. Love ya.... Jake

Debbie Knapp

June 27, 2013 at 12:15 PM

Fun and full of life. Love it my friend.

John Posey

June 27, 2013 at 4:57 PM

Thanks, Debbie. This just came out and stuck on the page.... So I left it alone... Jake

Sara Kendrick

June 24, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed your creative and descriptive couplet..Those sunflowers are a beautiful sight when they first start to bloom....Haiku are not the easiest form of poetry to write but sometimes they just flow from the reservoir..Thanks for enjoying them..Sara

John Posey

June 24, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Thank you Sara, I hope to do well.... Jake