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

Date: 9/4/2023 5:43:00 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
Date: 9/5/2023 3:12:00 AM

Thank you Susan, not long to go before autumn is upon us. Sending you my blessings and best wishes. xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/27/2023 7:08:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful winning poem in the autumn contest, John :) -

John Read
Date: 8/27/2023 9:56:00 AM

Thank you Anne bless you.xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/26/2023 7:49:00 PM

A delightful look at August in London! Congrats on your win, John! Blessings, Kim M

John Read
Date: 8/27/2023 1:42:00 AM

Thank you Kim.xx

Terry Flood

Date: 8/26/2023 3:09:00 PM

You’ve certainly summed up this particular English summer, John. Congrats on your win. Terry

John Read
Date: 8/27/2023 1:43:00 AM

Thank you Terry, well done on your number one spot.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/26/2023 2:30:00 PM

John, good job! CONGRATS on your win. Janice

John Read
Date: 8/27/2023 1:47:00 AM

Well done to you as well Janice.xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/26/2023 11:04:00 AM

Send the rain our way John! Nicely rhymed. Congratulations! :)

John Read
Date: 8/26/2023 11:56:00 AM

Try my best for you Linda.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/26/2023 10:12:00 AM

Loved this London version of August and the rhyming you used. Congrats to you

John Read
Date: 8/26/2023 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/10/2023 3:34:00 PM

sounds like a typical British day - sunshne and showers:-) hugs Jan xx soup mail x

John Read
Date: 8/11/2023 12:23:00 AM

That just about sums it up Jan. hugs John xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/9/2023 2:52:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your Acrostic write. "Good Luck" I also did this one. Have a great day............

John Read
Date: 8/10/2023 5:21:00 AM

Just read your one Paula good luck in the contest.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/8/2023 2:24:00 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
Date: 8/8/2023 3:24:00 AM

At least we no longer get those smogs sister Beryl. Have you entered the Acrostic contest.

The Situation

Date: 8/6/2023 4:20:00 PM

Telling. Cant imagine it being as hot as Texas. But as always able to create a London fog

John Read
Date: 8/7/2023 4:54:00 AM

Its never been has hot as Texas,but the days of the London fog have long gone.