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August

August down under is winter torn asunder.
Under leaden skies, lightning clouds make thunder.
Gardens revive, buds pop, the yellow wattles bloom.
Unfolding butterfly wings, like feathers arrayed, plume.
Sunny days with showers, mist the air with scent.
Titillated taste buds arise, foretelling spring's ascent.
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Claridge Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 4:46 PM
Good one.
Ashley Avatar
September 4, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Dear John, your August poem is beautifully composed with vibrant imagery and wonderful rhymes. Congratulations for your excellent win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Anderson Avatar
September 4, 2023 at 5:53 PM
Thanks very much and cheers.
Andresen Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 7:08 AM
- Congratulations on your beautiful winning poem in the autumn contest, John :) -
Anderson Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Thanks so much for the feedback. All the Best to you
Merryman Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM
Beautifully descriptive, John! Thank you for sharing August in Australia with us. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Anderson Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Early spring here with hot summer ahead as is everywhere these days. Cheers
Canerdy Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 2:28 PM
John, CONGRATS on your win with this descriptive piece. Janice
Anderson Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Thanks very much. Cheers and Best of luck.
Anderson Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 2:33 PM
Thanks very much. Cheers and Best of luck.
Flood Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 11:38 AM
August down under sounds much like August up over to me, John, certainly in my neck of the woods. Congrats on your win. Terry
Fowler Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 11:03 AM
Interesting turn for our season here John. Wish we had your rain! Congratulations! :)
Anderson Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 11:05 AM
Thanks a lot and Best Wishes!
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 10:11 AM
oh sorry, Congrats in my contest
Dietrich Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 10:11 AM
this is not like August here, since we go into fall instead of spring, but I reckon you are from down under and you did a great job with your view of August!
Anderson Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Thanks very much. Cheers and Best Wishes
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