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Hot City Days Hot city days summer's ablaze in bricks of concrete and flip flop feet. Just keep cool in a hydrant pool. The block’s a bash if kids can splash. Great water fun in scorching sun can bring a smile to any child. Grown-ups look on as though they long to drench in droves right in their clothes. 8/28/17

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Smita Kulkarni

Date: 9/14/2019 1:32:00 PM

A fun poem to read in hot hot summer!

Jack Webster

Date: 9/18/2017 6:30:00 PM

congratulations Janice

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/18/2017 8:06:00 PM

Thanks, Jack.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/17/2017 5:47:00 PM

Thank you, Janis, for entering my contest. .You made this poem flow with fun action in just a few words... Congratulations on your win... Hugs Eve ~`*

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/18/2017 8:09:00 PM

Thanks for not being a stickler about brevity. I enjoyed responding to a picture of scenes reminiscent of childhoods spent with my grandfather in New York. Although, I wasn't aloud to go outside and play in the streets.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/2/2017 8:15:00 AM

- A wonderful day ... enjoy reading, Janis :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/4/2017 12:01:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/1/2017 5:21:00 PM

I love this one. It's not long. Just right for my eyes!!!

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/4/2017 12:02:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/31/2017 2:14:00 PM

ohh, i like the fluid flow of this cheery poem, janis... splash on!..huggs

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/4/2017 12:03:00 PM

With all your clothes on for sure. Thanks nette.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/29/2017 7:55:00 AM

Wow, so well penned, Janis, my winner for the contest:)

Janis Thompson
Date: 8/29/2017 10:06:00 AM

Thanks, Jo. Appreciate your vote of confidence.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/28/2017 5:31:00 PM

Cool write this poem be, Janis. Will jump right on in w/the youngsters, if the Spirit moves these old bones. This poem brought back a lot of happy, youthful memories. Ty for sharing this joy w/us. Love and peace always.

Janis Thompson
Date: 8/29/2017 10:08:00 AM

I've seen lots of fire hydrant pools but I was not allowed to participate. Missed out on all the fun. Thanks for your comments Freddie. Blessings, Janis.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/28/2017 4:36:00 PM

I think you're right; the grown ups want to dive right in.

Janis Thompson
Date: 8/29/2017 10:11:00 AM

So do some of the other children. The look on their faces tells the story. Blessings to you Dale.