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This image I found at Google is about as close as I can come to replicating the house and view where I spent my little vacation earlier this month of July. I wish I could show all the variety of birds that were around me too!

 

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A Warm Kentucky Afternoon

Here in warm sunshine I sit, near by a beautiful lake. Many birds in the tree like to flit. Long lush branches the breeze likes to shake. Pretty birds all around call twit-twit - Sweetness of which I partake! Spotting some boats off a way dotting the lake, happily I have put down my pen as a jay swoops on by. That is when I first see shadows creeping have dimmed my noon day. Sunlight, as always, must flee. Written July 1, 2015 for the Quatret Poetry Contest of Isaiah Zerbst
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Ward Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 12:06 AM
A poem I enjoyed this morning, Andrea. Thank you! Julia, xx
Martin Avatar
August 19, 2015 at 2:09 PM
wonderful write! Congrats on 1st place!
Gasun Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 3:58 AM
Wow! I love this great winning piece of yours my dear friend, Andrea. I'm so delighted to read it this afternoon. Thank you so much for sharing and my Warm Congratulations on your win. Many hugs and cheers! Thank you so much as well for your kind visit and congratulatory comments on my poems. More blessings! love lots, Leonora
Carter Avatar
July 31, 2015 at 1:32 AM
i like how you've used shadows here
Carter Avatar
July 31, 2015 at 1:33 AM
By the way thanks for all the comments on my work! I really appreciate it.
Leiser Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 2:39 PM
Congrats on your top win, Andrea! Not surprised :)
Canerdy Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 9:41 AM
Great poem. Congrats! Janice
Tate Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Very good word picture Andrea. Congrats on your win.
A. Sharma Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 1:12 AM
Very wonderful Andrea, it sounds so real! Congrats on first place win!
Roberts Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 1:11 AM
Top spot. Congrats Andrea....Seren
Harding Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 10:22 PM
Nyyyyyyse...! Did you write this while you were actually at the house? Congrats on your win. xoxo
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 11:01 PM
yes I did, sweetie!!
Kendrick Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 3:17 PM
Ahh!! Great quality work!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
Carter Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 2:37 PM
Congrats on your great win Andrea! ~lee
Nunez Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 7:18 AM
Back to congratulate you, Andie! So happy to join you. hugs!
Allison Avatar
July 29, 2015 at 1:35 AM
you painted such vivid images in my mind Andrea - another top spot - well deserved - my congrats! Hugs Jan xx7
Lindley Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 9:56 PM
Just found this great poem. Lake, water, sun and Nature's gifts. You gave it all in verse. A fine poem my friend. A true pleasure to read!! "Sunlight, as always, must flee." Perfect closing verse!
Thirtyseven Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 9:22 AM
Serenity. Nice photo too.
George   Avatar
July 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM
I fell into a dreamy place reading this, Andrea. Thank you so much. Elaine
Cervenka Avatar
July 15, 2015 at 7:37 PM
Lovely piece. Glad you enjoyed the vacation and brought a bit of the scenery back for us to enjoy.
Walker Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 6:39 AM
What a gem, even without the picture the scene is unfolded within the perfectly placed words.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 14, 2015 at 3:44 AM
You must have enjoyed this lovely place Andrea. Your poem left me feeling so peaceful! I thank you for that!
Wigley Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 10:46 PM
You set a lovely stage, Andrea, and the finish telling us such joys can be fleeting is the icing on the cake. Wonderful write. Viv x
Vaso Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 10:11 PM
This just makes wish I was there at that very moment!!!!
Muideen Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 6:26 PM
A wonderful write indeed, your write is intrigue......A.M.
Anish Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 6:02 PM
Sounds like a great time! It paints affine portrait in the mind's eye. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Lamoureux Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 4:58 PM
I feel refreshed reading this one Andrea. Good luck in the contest.
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