Janice Canerdy Poet Nonet

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Instructions For Summer

Turn
 the air
 on high. Wear
 shorts. Lose the shoes.
 Watch the weather news
 while praying for showers.
 Wilt like the plants and flowers.
 Mow that grass and chug that water.
 When you're too tired to walk, just totter.

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Sara Kendrick July 29, 2023 at 12:16 PM Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara

Christuraj Alex July 29, 2023 at 12:16 AM "When you're too tired to walk, just totter" - Beautifully written. Congratulations! Janice Canerdy July 29, 2023 at 7:00 AM Thanks so much, Christuraj! Janice

Kim Merryman July 28, 2023 at 2:56 PM Janice, this is an excellent etheree! I love the rhyme and the humor! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M Janice Canerdy July 29, 2023 at 7:01 AM Thanks so much, Kim! Janice

Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2023 at 10:31 AM Wow I had read this 6 years ago and completely forgotten that. Of course I loved it again. Congratulations. Janice Canerdy July 29, 2023 at 7:02 AM Andrea, placing first in your contest made my day! Thank you so much! Janice

Kim Rodrigues July 27, 2023 at 7:06 PM You’ve got it! Very nice, Janice! Congratulations on top win! Janice Canerdy July 27, 2023 at 7:07 PM Thanks so much, Kim! Janice

Susan Ashley July 27, 2023 at 5:26 PM Dear Janice, your July etheree is fantastic! Love the rhymes and the sultry imagery, and the perfect title too. Congratulations on your stand alone first place in Andrea’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Janice Canerdy July 27, 2023 at 7:06 PM Thanks a million, Susan. Janice

Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2017 at 7:47 PM Oh, Janice. We poets are rule breakers. I must have dozens of rhymed etheree poems since I"ve written at least 100 of them. I LOVE this one. Keep up the good work. Janice Canerdy May 21, 2017 at 9:10 PM Thanks so much, Andrea! Janice