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Hot Summer Day

Sounds of the day? Children at play. It's summertime. The weather's fine. I'm at home with me and mine. It's piano time. I listen to wind chime. Cars passing outside. Bees in their beehive. Pigeons cooing in trees. Warm summer breeze. Clink of ice in glass. Hope this weather lasts. Music wafting from inner room. My favourite piano tune. Doze off in summer seat. Woken by sound of wing beat. Butterfly has landed on my nose. Daren't breathe I suppose. Phone rings inside. Daughter answers, I hide. "Do not disturb" my imagined sign. Rather just drink wine. Fall asleep in the haze. Next to field where goats graze. Sound of their bleeting wakes me. Kettle whistling, time for tea. 15/06/2016

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Date: 7/9/2016 3:49:00 PM
Jean, I loved this care free piece. It reminded me of our visit to ireland. I delighted going to sleep and waking to the sounds of sheep near-by. Lovely! Congratulations on making the winner's list. 7 ; )
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Jean Murray
Date: 7/9/2016 4:00:00 PM
Thank you Connie. Your constant support has added you to my favourites.
Date: 7/7/2016 1:10:00 AM
July has beeen disapointing so far Mark, bur we Irish are used to such disappointments. Thank you for nice comment.
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Date: 6/17/2016 4:36:00 PM
Sounds like a wonderful summer's day - they are few and far between for us jean we must enjoy them when we can:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/17/2016 4:39:00 PM
You know where I am coming from Jan. When those days arrive, we are like children in a sweet shop.
Date: 6/15/2016 8:08:00 PM
A delightful write, Jean!
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Date: 6/16/2016 1:10:00 AM
Thank you Kim. I am blessed not to live in a city. It would be difficult to fall asleep outside in one.
Date: 6/15/2016 6:26:00 PM
Sounds like a nice relaxing summer day! Enjoyed reading this! Hope you enjoy your summer! :)
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Date: 6/16/2016 1:08:00 AM
In Ireland, summer only comes in bursts. This year...so far..so good. Thank you for taking the time to comment Chtistine.

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