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Just August

In my little garden, balmy blooms are on display.
My purple Zinnia wears the crown in August sun
attracting tiny Hummingbirds and butterflies.
Ripe golden mangos blush with scarlet hues
so lush and juicy sweet…a favorite fruity treat.
Cooling ocean waves lure swimmers to the shore.
School begins, a sigh, it’s just August once more.

8-7-22

~First Place~
JUST AUGUST Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich

augustbirdfruitgardenoceanfree verse

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Rowena Velasco

July 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM

A tender, sun-soaked snapshot of August’s charm! I could feel the warmth, taste the mango, and hear that bittersweet sigh as summer slowly shifts. A lovely, sensory-rich piece.

Smita Kulkarni

November 21, 2023 at 9:47 AM

What a lively description of the August nature!!

Ann Cantu

June 3, 2023 at 8:44 PM

This poem is a sensory delight. Love it. Great last line.

Denise Elizabeth

September 24, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Beautiful description, I can see it all

Daisy Meadows

September 24, 2022 at 12:18 AM

A lovely description of your garden and poem. Well done.

Anitha Jayasankar

September 15, 2022 at 5:47 AM

Just came here, dearest beautiful soul, to read this poem again... I still remember your lively and graceful comment to my poem for Andrea's Just August contest... You always brought a smile in the reader's mind, be it your amazing poetry or your wonderful sweet comments.. which we will all miss so much... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

September 10, 2022 at 8:01 AM

connie, I am glad to see you so high on best new poems list with this one you did for my contest. Miss you around here but I know you have so much to do, sweetie.

Susan Ashley

September 7, 2022 at 7:29 AM

Dear Connie, your beautiful poem is a delight for the senses with animated imagery that easily transports me to your enchanting August garden. Your last line is a grand finale that wistfully hints towards the transition to Fall. Splendid! Congratulations for your wonderful win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Paul Callus

September 2, 2022 at 6:19 AM

Your lovely imagery showcases the beauty of your garden, Connie. If your August weather is like mine, it would be lovely to sit out there, especially early morning and late afternoon. ~ Congratulations on placing first!! Regards & Blessings // paul

Anisha Dutta

September 1, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Congrats to win on your beautiful poem. I admire. Love

Bill Baker

August 31, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Congratulations on the win, Connie! Loved the imagery and all the colors you used in this poem. A lovely little garden, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Robert Lindley

August 31, 2022 at 12:20 PM

You my dear friend always deliver such finely crafted verses,complete with graceful flow, imagery and so much more .. A true gem and a fav.. God bless...

John Watt

August 23, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Connie, I love the peaceful vibe of your hummingbirds and butterflies in your little garden with the calming waves as a backdrop. Plus, one of my favorite aspects of summers are the luscious fruit in season. Beautifully written, congrats on your #1 win ~ John

Len Gasun

August 23, 2022 at 7:17 AM

I can feel the beauty of August through your rich and wonderful garden my dear friend Connie and the cooling ocean waves on the shore too. May we dance on the shore with your purple zinnia flowers on our hair please. A very lovely August poem indeed. Congratulations on your win my dear friend! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for your prayers too, With God's mercy, I'm getting better now. Thank you very much. I always pray that you're always doing well, healthy and safe too. May God bless you always.

Paula Goldsmith

August 22, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Congratulations on this win. Your garden sounds beautiful. Wish I was with you and having a cup of tea/coffee. Hahaha... Love this write. Today, be blessed with your win...........

Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 22, 2022 at 11:09 AM

I am back with my heartfelt congratulations on your well deserved win, Connie. :)

Ann Peck

August 22, 2022 at 9:30 AM

Such a rich and lovely garden you write about! A joy to read. Congratulations on First!

Valsa George

August 22, 2022 at 9:02 AM

Congratulations dear Conne on your sweet win. So well deserved !

Janice Canerdy

August 22, 2022 at 7:43 AM

GREAT poem, Connie. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Kim Rodrigues

August 22, 2022 at 6:48 AM

Such luscious and lovely garden 8magery! Congratulations, Connie!

Anitha Jayasankar

August 22, 2022 at 3:18 AM

Back to read this gem of your verse dear Connie and congratulations on your win in this contest... I could relate to ripe golden mangoes, here in India , April, May is the season for mangoes... You createe great imagery in this...Have a blessed day... Hugs... ~ Ani

Andrea Dietrich

August 21, 2022 at 8:49 PM

wow, I am happy to see you topped my list, Connie. Your poem is as lovely as your garden. BIG congrats.

Connie Marcum Wong

August 21, 2022 at 10:29 PM

I am so glad you judged your contest tonight. I am delighted you liked this one Andrea. My favorite season is around the corner. Thank you for the high placement in your contest and for the inspiration to write this. Blessings xxoo

Malabika Ray Choudhury

August 17, 2022 at 5:03 AM

Dear Connie, your garden is so beautiful with purple Zinias, juicy mangoes, tiny hummingbirds! Ohhh...I want to be there! I know you are in heavenly Hawaii - a magnificent place on earth, which your poem portrays with picturesque words! Love ~ Mala

Connie Marcum Wong

August 21, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Thank you so much Mala. Our yellow shower trees are blooming again. They bloomed in April as well. Flowers love this moist tropic sun. I took poetic license by adding the humming birds. We don’t have them here, but we do have the tiny finches. Have a wonderful week my friend. Blessings xxoo

Constance La France

August 15, 2022 at 1:49 PM

Connie, so beautifully penned, you have painted a wonderful image with words, best of luck in the contest, blessings ~Constance

Connie Marcum Wong

August 21, 2022 at 10:26 PM

I am so glad that autumn is on its way, tho we are blessed here with the trade winds which help keep us cool. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo

Vladislav Raven

August 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Hi Connie, what a wonderful piece of poetry to sing the joys of August. Before we know where we are, Autumn shall be singing her siren song. Good Luck in the contest, by the way, although, in writing this I do your work a disservice for it is an excellent write and it is a fave from me. You give us your poetic insight into a beautiful garden. Have a wonderful Sunday. Love and Hugs always .....Mike. XX

Connie Marcum Wong

August 14, 2022 at 12:33 PM

I look forward to cooler Autumn Mike. I wish we had the color changes in the trees the mainland has. Thank you so much for honoring my poem with a fave. That is so kind of you and I really appreciate knowing you like my poem. Have a great new week. Blessings xxoo

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