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Remembering the California fires and the four-year drought.

August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time—Sylvia Plath End Of August The end of August is oh so near Yet, another day of golden sun scorches Another day with ruby rays that sear Wild brush burns like fiery torches No not an exaggeration, a flambeau Blistering heat blankets my tawny skin Sweltering August, I bid you adieu Foliage dry and brittle; sunken in Squinting eyes, blinded bright Awaiting shadows that stretch and deepen Sun flowers once vivid, lost in a haze of light Autumn creeps in imperceptibly subtle, sublimely Ablaze are the arid western skies The evening west's sun takes its time, rashly, untimely Yellow aglow, settling sights of fires belies Lingering sun setting its rouge rage lust Harbinger of the season to come Equinox heralds a sign, in the end of August

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Gary Radice

Date: 10/12/2024 11:18:00 PM

Excellent poem Anaya. Oh, for a scorching summer in Blighty. :) Cheers - Gary

Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/2/2024 7:25:00 PM

Anaya, your poem is amazing and hits home to all of us who have been through this scorching summer. Smiles!!!

Jay Narain

Date: 8/30/2024 11:35:00 AM

nICE POEM.

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/30/2024 12:15:00 PM

Ty Jay!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/29/2024 12:40:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your "End of August" write with a bright picture. Yes, the summer is almost over. Hooray!!! I am ready for some cooler weather. "Good Luck" Have a blessed/great day writing away.................

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/29/2024 1:10:00 PM

Ty so much for reading, Paula! Yay Autumn

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/29/2024 8:55:00 AM

Dear Anaya, The poem fits the painting to a tee, and now I am feeling hot, sweaty, and need a drink because your imagery is so crystal clear. Come on, AUTUMN! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/29/2024 1:09:00 PM

Heehee, seems we are all feeling it, Daniel! Ty, for your kind review! Xhugs ~Anaya

Ink Empress

Date: 8/29/2024 5:25:00 AM

I love the artwork youv used here! So sunny and colorful! Its been crazy hot here for us and i dont like the heat much. And i dont like too heavy rain too , ugh! I do love autumn , but we dont get seasons here. However your poem is beautiful sweet anaya! You always write in such an eloquent manner! And this is no exception! Beautiful quote by sylvia plath too. Sending you light always

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/29/2024 1:11:00 PM

Ty Empress, your always so very kind, I appreciate you! xhugs~Anaya

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/28/2024 10:22:00 PM

I hate summer, and September will be hot and humid, which is bad for us but good for the vendemmia.

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/29/2024 6:15:00 AM

Victor, we don't have the luxury of seasons, here like other places, it's hot all year around. Do you harvest grapes for wine? How exciting. You are very handsome in the homepage, and the glass of red wine in your hand is tinkling me. Love it! xhugs

Len Gasun

Date: 8/28/2024 6:58:00 PM

Amazing piece my dear poet friend Anaya. I love how you also used Marc Chargall paintings as additional inspiration to create a gorgeous poem like this. August is really hot and maybe the next month too. Thanks for sharing this superb piece. Happy September in advance! God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/28/2024 9:35:00 PM

Yes , Len surely it will be warm in September. So looking forward to normal autumn's day. Ty for your warm visit. Hugs

Di11y Da11y

Date: 8/28/2024 3:18:00 PM

I'm delighted with your new love for Chagall and to involve Sylvia too - beautiful combination! I'm no fan of summer, Autumn really lends itself to my persona and let's me bring out my velvet clothes, full length coats and wear big boots without drawing attention to myself. I love planning crafts making knitted or cloth pumpkin decorations for Halloween. Bring on the dark nights but hold off the winter! Love this one x

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/28/2024 3:58:00 PM

Thanks to you Dilly, many here are fans of Chagall. We suffered a four year drought, it really sucked the life and energy out of me. Pardon me, and all through to December, it was 90 degrees on Xmas, urg! Did plenty of hiking. I love your wardrobe D, I so envy that, we can't dress like you, I love Pea-coats, Knits, high thigh's, it's truly a bummer haha! I crochet beanies and scarfs, can't wear 'em, sun is too warm..art projects for moi. Ty, sweet D!

Tom Woody

Date: 8/28/2024 3:02:00 PM

Beautiful poetry Anaya. Scorching hot where I live this week. Last week was unseasonably cool so we got a bit of a break. As for me, I hate to see summertime end

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/28/2024 4:07:00 PM

Oh hi Tom, didn't see you, I'm on my phone, heard the notification go off. Ty! Good for you, no breaks here.;)