A Summer Fete

The children’s pet show, hoop la, bowls,
With happy laughter in the air,
The stalls of homemade jams and cakes,
And smells of hotdogs everywhere.

The Morris dancers with their bells,
A beer tent full of merry sounds,
The raffles, prizes, vicar’s speech,
Collection box that does the rounds.

Ah, such a lovely summer’s day -
Until, of course, the rain stops play!

For Lisa's Fair contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Now Jack! you know I want 4 more lines and make this a sonnet..it's crying to be a sonnet!! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 6:31 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Lisa's "Unnamed County Fair"contest Jack. Love, Carol
Arowolo Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Wonderful entry,nice imagery and an awesome win.Congratulations! Well deserved...keep flying pal.
Anish Avatar
July 24, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Summer goes by so quickly! Enjoyable verse here. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Johnson Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM
A great entry and win. congratulations Jack. Love, Joyce
Bauer Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 4:57 AM
nice one! congrats on your win!
Williams Avatar
July 23, 2012 at 3:20 AM
Jack, congrats on your win, love it..David
Sivey Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 12:04 PM
What a beautiful rendition of a typical small town fair my friend! I remember these events when I was a child(way back when)! These fairs were so much fun to me, I had a blast! I just love your incredible write Jack! Great Work!!
Dietrich Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Love how you did yours, JAck. How will the judge ever decide among these awesome poems on fairs?
Sweetheart Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 7:05 AM
cool write Jack for this challenge.. best wishes luv.. I have no ideas about this one yet.. being a city girl.. and all.. haha..
Kendrick Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 7:01 AM
An English Affair with a flair..Enjoyed reading the creative work this morn..Reads like a winner to me..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..This reads like years ago when the schools put on a Fall Carnival or Festival to earn money for the schools..Winning material for sure..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Daddy and his brother were at the Circus and the tent caught on fire..There is more to the story..I will have to write another one about the rest of the story...Sara
Neels Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 6:54 AM
You sure got it spot on Jack, even included the rain :) all the best for the contest my friend! lfde Wilma
Falotico Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 6:48 AM
Bright and beautiful write my friend.... MJF
Dolly Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 6:17 AM
I like this! well done:)
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