John Read Poet Acrostic

August

August in London lazy summer's day.
Umbrella at the ready rain on the way.
A Glorious rainbow appears in the sky.
Unique colors catch the eye.
Summer sadly is reaching its end.
The days of autumn are slowly closing in.

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Susan Ashley September 4, 2023 at 5:43 PM Dear John, a lovely London August poem filled with wonderful imagery. Indeed, it's sad when summer comes to an end. Congratulations for your excellent win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Read September 5, 2023 at 3:12 AM Thank you Susan, not long to go before autumn is upon us. Sending you my blessings and best wishes. xx

Anne-Lise Andresen August 27, 2023 at 7:08 AM - Congratulations on your beautiful winning poem in the autumn contest, John :) - John Read August 27, 2023 at 9:56 AM Thank you Anne bless you.xx

Kim Merryman August 26, 2023 at 7:49 PM A delightful look at August in London! Congrats on your win, John! Blessings, Kim M John Read August 27, 2023 at 1:42 AM Thank you Kim.xx

Terry Flood August 26, 2023 at 3:09 PM You’ve certainly summed up this particular English summer, John. Congrats on your win. Terry John Read August 27, 2023 at 1:43 AM Thank you Terry, well done on your number one spot.

Janice Canerdy August 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM John, good job! CONGRATS on your win. Janice John Read August 27, 2023 at 1:47 AM Well done to you as well Janice.xx

Linda Alice Fowler August 26, 2023 at 11:04 AM Send the rain our way John! Nicely rhymed. Congratulations! :) John Read August 26, 2023 at 11:56 AM Try my best for you Linda.

Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2023 at 10:12 AM Loved this London version of August and the rhyming you used. Congrats to you John Read August 26, 2023 at 11:57 AM Thank you Andrea.

Jan Allison August 10, 2023 at 3:34 PM sounds like a typical British day - sunshne and showers:-) hugs Jan xx soup mail x John Read August 11, 2023 at 12:23 AM That just about sums it up Jan. hugs John xx

Paula Goldsmith August 9, 2023 at 2:52 PM I enjoyed reading your Acrostic write. "Good Luck" I also did this one. Have a great day............ John Read August 10, 2023 at 5:21 AM Just read your one Paula good luck in the contest.

Beryl Edmonds August 8, 2023 at 2:24 AM A lovely August Acrostic brother John. I remember those beautiful lazy summers in Birmingham long ago. Now we just have to take what comes, rain or shine each day brings a surprise. Sis Belle John Read August 8, 2023 at 3:24 AM At least we no longer get those smogs sister Beryl. Have you entered the Acrostic contest.

The Situation August 6, 2023 at 4:20 PM Telling. Cant imagine it being as hot as Texas. But as always able to create a London fog John Read August 7, 2023 at 4:54 AM Its never been has hot as Texas,but the days of the London fog have long gone.