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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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Sara Baker
Date: 7/18/2025 4:53:00 PM
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captivating Sijo...definitely captures this time of year....the heat is withering our trees and plants...so many crispy leaves...sigh
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/18/2025 2:58:00 PM
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Kim, you have captured the blistering heat of this summer quite vividly. The heat index here (north Mississippi) was 106 today! Janice
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2025 3:19:00 PM
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Wow! Stay cool!
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Dr. Vandana Sharma
Date: 7/18/2025 9:46:00 AM
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I find it very beautiful and mesmerizing, despite the intense heat!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2025 3:20:00 PM
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Every season has its plus and minus. Thank you!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/18/2025 9:34:00 AM
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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.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2025 3:21:00 PM
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I enjoy every season! My favorite is Fall. Stay cool
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Joe Dimino
Date: 7/17/2025 10:27:00 PM
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"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.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/18/2025 5:02:00 AM
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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!
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Bill Baker
Date: 7/17/2025 5:18:00 PM
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Thanks for the Sijo, Kim. It is really hot this summer. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2025 6:06:00 PM
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It really is! Thank you!
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Yann Rolland
Date: 7/17/2025 4:53:00 PM
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this is quite beautiful, enjoyed this nature side too
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2025 6:06:00 PM
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Thank you, Yann! :)
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/17/2025 1:01:00 PM
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Exceptionally well written Sijo, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2025 1:38:00 PM
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I so appreciate your comment, Lin! Thank you!
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Paige Hind
Date: 7/17/2025 11:45:00 AM
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This is amazing "Nearly naked, both the skin and the bark, age in season" !
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/17/2025 1:37:00 PM
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Thank you, dear one!

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