August 2022

The kraken has been set loose, 
Or is it a fire-breathing dragon?
Sheesh! This year's August
Shouldn't be this blazing hot!
Hydrate! Retreat to the bower
When the sun shows no mercy.


Just August Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
Date written: 08/08/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Alex Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 6:55 AM
Sun should show mercy. Wow! What a concept! Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:46 AM
Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Christuraj:-)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 2:16 PM
Congratulations on your win. They always say, stay out of the hot sun 11 AM to 2 PM or get burned. Stay cool fall is on the way. Have a blessed day writing away.......................
Ibeh Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:46 AM
Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Paula:-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 11:34 PM
This is a great entry for the contest Edward. So happy to see it high on the winners list. Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 4:02 AM
Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Connie:-)
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:56 PM
this one is unique and shows such creativity. Congrats in my contest, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 4:02 AM
Thank you very much for the feedback and my placement, Andrea:-) Most obliged.
Kendrick Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 4:03 PM
Way to go with this scorching hot work. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Sara
Ibeh Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 8:14 PM
Thank you very much for the feedback and visit, Sara:-)
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