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August's End

At the end of August we locked the gate. The flowers have all withered that used to stand straight. We put our summer dreams away and the pool looks deserted where we used to play. At the end of August the warm winds have blown. Our sunbonnets are in the attic and the sandbox is alone. Everything is put away before the cold winds blow. I wonder if the ladybugs have anywhere to go. For: Brian Strand's Late August Contest

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Maria Williams

Date: 8/30/2018 7:02:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Carole, on this wonderful poem. I love the colors of Autumn....Maria hugs

Carole Duet
Date: 8/30/2018 9:05:00 PM

Thanks, Maria. Me too. The beautiful colors of Autumn together with that little chill in the air are so invigorating to me. In fact, "Autumn" is the name of the 1st poem I ever wrote. Carole

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/27/2018 9:54:00 PM

Sad for the joys of summer to end, but the autumn colors help to give warmth even when cool winds begin to blow. Congratulations on winning third place with this lovely entry Carole! : )

Carole Duet
Date: 8/29/2018 12:18:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Actually, I love Autumn. Carole Duet

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/26/2018 6:53:00 PM

I enjoyed this. Congratulations on your win. Your description of summer's end is like what I experience. And the ladybugs... brilliant last line.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/26/2018 9:00:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and the comment, Susan. Carole Duet

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/26/2018 4:54:00 PM

Your words echo how I am beginning to feel too, Carole. The melancholy ending of summer lingers sadly for sure. Lovely poem, and congrats on your win! Hugs, Sandra

Carole Duet
Date: 8/26/2018 8:57:00 PM

Thanks for your nice comment, Sandra. Yes, when summer ends, my grandson leaves and I already miss him. Carole Duet

Virginia Waters

Date: 8/25/2018 11:47:00 PM

a real cutie - andmademe think about ladybug homes. Will inspire some research thank you for a good question.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/26/2018 8:55:00 PM

I'm glad you liked it, Virginia. Thank you. Let me know if you find out what happens to the ladybugs. :) Carole Duet

Francis J Grasso

Date: 8/25/2018 6:37:00 AM

Lovely poem, Carole. Congratulations on your win! ...Fran

Carole Duet
Date: 8/25/2018 11:45:00 PM

Thank you so much, Fran. Carole Duet

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/24/2017 2:13:00 PM

I could nor find your Autumn poem. This poem is beautifully written.Have a nice day my friend.

Carole Duet
Date: 11/26/2017 4:48:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. The Autumn poem is called: "My Warrior"........Carole Duet

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 9/2/2016 5:26:00 PM

Very nice poem about the end of summer and love the humorous last line too!:)

Carole Duet
Date: 9/2/2016 8:34:00 PM

So glad you liked it, Cheryl. Thank you.

Daniel Turner

Date: 8/31/2016 3:07:00 PM

This is really nice, Carole and I love that last line. Like icing on the cake. Very "warm" read. (no pun intended) You are an extremely talented writer. I am a fan!

Carole Duet
Date: 8/31/2016 4:45:00 PM

THANK YOU, Daniel!! What a wonderful compliment. Careful though...it might go to my head! lol By-the-way, I am a fan of yours also.