Half Past Summer,Two Months Till Fall

Intense heat and humidity of July’s yellow eyes.
Still, I see mellow leaves, falling from the trees, withering.
Nearly naked, both the skin and the bark, age in season.
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Guptar Avatar
July 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your top win in this contest with a lovely Sijo on July month with a metaphorical touch. Wishing you a cheerful day.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. I love your great write. Have a blessed day with your win................
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I appreciate your comment, sweet Paula! Thank you!
Anaya Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Nice Sijo and congratulations on your placement!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thank you, Anaya!
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Wow, Kim. Excellent use of sijo here. They should use yours in place of the one over at poetry types as examples of sijo. The one over there is lovely too but syllable count is way off. Congrats in my contest
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
May Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Very nicely done, Congrats on your win
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Layne Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Congratulations on your work, Kim. Sijo always looks intimidating to me. Well done!
Canerdy Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I'm back with CONGRATS, Kim! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Thank you, dear Janice! This was a fun contest!
Thomas Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Nice twist at the end Kim ;)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thank you, FJ!
May Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Very nicely done Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Rose  Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
the very deep lines Kim, I loved them, have a great day !
Rodrigues Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Thank you xx
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
captivating Sijo...definitely captures this time of year....the heat is withering our trees and plants...so many crispy leaves...sigh
Rodrigues Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I know what you mean! I was so glad for rainfall yesterday!
Canerdy Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Kim, you have captured the blistering heat of this summer quite vividly. The heat index here (north Mississippi) was 106 today! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Wow! Stay cool!
Sharma Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I find it very beautiful and mesmerizing, despite the intense heat!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Every season has its plus and minus. Thank you!
Manassian Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Nice sijo. Every season had its beauty but there is something sad in the passage of summer. That first line I can relate to well. Humidity in Beirut is awful. Thanks for sharing.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I enjoy every season! My favorite is Fall. Stay cool
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Intense heat and humidity of July’s yellow eyes." -- Indeed, blistering. Great imagery! Still, in my old age, I like the heat a lot more than the cold. Cold really makes my bones ache. Can't stand air-conditioning, and my wife likes it on ice-cube.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I find when I get bone-cold it is hard to shake it. We don’t keep our AC at ice…lol. Thank you, Joe!
Baker Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thanks for the Sijo, Kim. It is really hot this summer. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It really is! Thank you!
Rolland Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
this is quite beautiful, enjoyed this nature side too
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Thank you, Yann! :)
Lane Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Exceptionally well written Sijo, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I so appreciate your comment, Lin! Thank you!
Hind Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This is amazing "Nearly naked, both the skin and the bark, age in season" !
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Thank you, dear one!
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