Days of Summer Love

Do you remember our sun-tanned limbs set free 
on heated sand, tumbling bare through steamy air? 
Our fanciful flights expressed, replied from tree 
tops in dreams. Languishing winds still call me there.  

Palm trees heavy with coconuts swayed while we
splashed flirtatiously in shimmering jade sea.
Admiring sunlight surfing effortlessly,
we never thought of Fall's chill in Summer’s glee. 
  
June reminds of a vine-ripe henna sunrise
sweetened in youth’s glow to whimsical wisps of 
sun flashing pink pleats in last dance as blue flies       
away. Oh, how we shined on blithe breeze in love!           

Look faraway to forgotten horizons
on splendid pastel painted canvas of sun’s
light passed by. Think of me in younger days gone
and reminisce of bliss as lives carry on.



Written 7/3/20
Contest - Summer Love
Sponsor - Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
July 7, 2020 at 8:19 AM
This muse of yours is such a blissful journey Rhonda. I could feel myself basking in soothing sunlight near palm trees. Congratulations on your win for such a dreamy melody. Much love :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 5:45 PM
Thank you again for all of your support, Aditi! You are a blessing. Rhonda xx
Watt Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 12:18 AM
Back to congratulate you ~ well done!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:18 PM
Thanks for coming back to congratulate me, John! :) Rhonda xx
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 4:16 PM
This is gorgeous Rhonda and so deserving of First Place. The colors used adds to the romance and beauty expressed. Congratulations on your wonderful First Place win! Happy 4th of July! Blessings xxoo
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:17 PM
Thank you, Connie! I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Chiri Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 3:59 PM
Congrats on your top win!:)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:16 PM
Thank you, Brenda! Blessings, Rhonda xx
One Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 10:22 AM
OOOH how romantic and such lovely, sensual imagery.... The second stanza has such vivid imagery..
Daniel Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 11:50 PM
A beautiful reminiscence of past summers gone, Rhonda, well penned:)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:16 PM
Thank you for the kind visit, Jo! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Krutsinger Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 10:09 PM
Chantelle, this is exquisitely penned. Your imagery dynamic.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Thank you, Caren! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Watt Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 6:42 PM
Enjoying your alliterative word pairings: fanciful flights, sunlight surfing, whimsical wisps, and blithe breeze. This is a very pleasant stroll down the memory lane of long gone teenage summers. Reminisce of bliss indeed! Best wishes for your contest, Rhonda ~ John
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Thank you, John! I always liked the rispetto form. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Andresen Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 4:15 PM
- Beautiful ... as always, I really enjoy this writing, Rhonda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:14 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! Hugs to you, Rhonda xx
Pandit Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Enjoyed these tender memories of love, Rhonda. Your poems flow so gracefully and delight the reader. So well written, as always! A definite FAVE for me.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:13 PM
Thank you so much, Vijay. I'm grateful and honored for the fave! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Mcconnell Avatar
July 3, 2020 at 2:09 PM
Lovely penning Rhonda, showing great imagery and images of the summer ?? sun.Having reminded today as it's poured rain all day. Blessings,Gordon
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 6, 2020 at 9:12 PM
Thanks, Gordon. I hope the weather has improved for you. Blessings, Rhonda xx
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