Notes About The Poem

Daydreams remembering summer

on a sizzling august afternoon
the glitter on the water scintillates
tapdancing on a hot griddle
till a cool breeze reaches the shore
and loosely sways the braids 
of an old weeping willow
as if to a sweet nostalgic rhythm


AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on June 11, 2025 for contest YOUR CHOICE X sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  Honorable Mention
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Fowler Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations Line! :)
Gauthier Avatar
June 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Much appreciated ~ thanks
Brul Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The vivid imagery in each line is so captivating. You captured an unforgettable moment with just few powerful words! This is a FAVE! Congratulations and stay creative!^___^JCB
Gauthier Avatar
June 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Thank you so much ~ most appreciated
Jones Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is very beautiful!
Gauthier Avatar
June 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Thank you very much, Karen ~
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