Half Past Summer, Two Months Till Fall

They quickly pass, the waning days more brief,
like love once shied beneath a garish moon,
expose the truths betrayed by Autumn's thief.
Infatuation always ends too soon ~
still tethered to the oak, a hopeful leaf...

for Andrea's "Half Past Summer" Contest
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Hoffman Avatar
September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Craig! Beautifully piece, my friend.
Gauthier Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Beautiful, congrats on your POTD, Craig ~
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The last two lines are perfection!
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Some beautiful lines here, Craig. I rarely watch for POTD's, so I had no idea this got a POTD or that you entered my contest. Big congrats and also for the POTD. Except for a few minor things, I almost placed this first.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Written so eloquently! Congrats, Craig!
Velasco Avatar
July 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Congratulations Craig! beautifully weaves seasonal metaphor with longing—brief days and fleeting infatuation captured in a single, hopeful leaf. It’s simple and deeply evocative.
Godwin Avatar
July 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Beautiful. CayCay
Gifford Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Hello Craig, Congratulations on winning POTD with your amazingly beautiful poem. Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate.
Rodgers Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Hello Craig, There’s something in the timing of this piece like you caught the light just right at seasonal and emotional thresholds blending into one. It reads like someone who’s lived it, or at least dreamt it enough to know the cost. Tender, resigned, and quietly painful so fitting for POTD. Congrats! Summer Blessings, My Friend, Danie
Hind Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Congrats on POTD! I liked your take on this. :)
Baker Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I enjoy reading your poetry, Craig. Congratulations on your POTD honor! Bill
Slaughter Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Beautiful, Craig, and a great selection for POTD.
Turner Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Well deserved honor. Craig. Masterfully written.
Alex Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A grand Quintain (Sicilian) poem. Congratulations!
Nicole Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
' Infatuation always ends too soon. ' So true, Craig. This is comparison to the seasons makes perfect sense. I can't believe it's almost that time of year again. I look forward to cooler temps and vibrant colors. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Fowler Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I am so taken by this Craig. Perfect for POTD - Congratulations! :)
mysore Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
wished to read more of your summer! lovely write dear poet. Congratulations on POTD. Cheers!!!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Congrats on POTD!
Gentile Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Craig, congratulations on your POTD honors for this beautiful write!
Winter Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Dear Craig, a really beautiful write with depth and meaning, so deserving of POTD! Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy your special day! Best, Anne
Lawless Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 5:25 AM
a bit of melancholy metaphor blowing in the fading breeze. I've read it several times...each time the picture changes.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Congratulations on receiving poem of the day Craig, for this lovely autumn Quintain… Beryl
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Well written contender and a great potd! Congrats
Kitchin Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Craig, nicely done. Congratulations on POTD.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
returning to congratulate you on your POTD designation. I especially liked the last line = brilliant :-)
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