Just August

The fields are bursting
and jaded trees await fate,
among crowding blooms.
Moonlit nights attract mauve dreams.
The lusty year has ripened.


Written on 8/82022
For: JUST AUGUST Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Alex Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 6:37 AM
"mauve dreams" - Beautiful. Congratulations!
Buehler Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 1:08 PM
Thank you so much, my friend. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Congratulations on your win. What a lovely write. Love it. Have a great/blessed day..........
Buehler Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 4:36 PM
Thank you very much, Paula. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Best wishes.
Peck Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Great poem! I love ~ the lusty year has ripened. ~ Congrats on First!
Buehler Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 11:17 AM
I'm glad you liked it, Ann. Thank you very much. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 6:52 AM
Excellent imagery! Love it! Congratulations, Evelyn!
Buehler Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 11:16 AM
Thank you very much, Kim. :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 11:13 PM
This entry is so unique with stunning imagery Evelyn. Kudos on your deserving First place win. Blessings xxoo
Buehler Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Thank you so much, Connie. Blessings and hugs. :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:51 PM
ohhh, this is very beautiful writing. Big congrats for a big win in my contest.
Buehler Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 9:10 PM
Thank you very much for the honor of a win, and also for hosting such a lovely contest, Andrea. :)
Kalita Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 11:39 AM
The last two lines are phenomenal Evelyn. Splendid
Buehler Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Many thanks for your joyful expressions, Silpika. :)
Walimbe Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 2:16 AM
Enjoyed you write here! Best of luck for the contest, great write!:)
Buehler Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 10:58 AM
Your words come as inspiration and delight. Thank you so much. :)
Buhagiar Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 1:09 AM
Let's enjoy what we have. All things must come too an end.
Buehler Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Yes, time is always on the move, come what may.
Horsman Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 10:20 PM
Oh an excellent entry for the contest, Evelyn.
Buehler Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 11:01 AM
Thank you so much. :)
Hankins Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 7:15 PM
Ah, things could be better; things could be worse. Marvelous poem, Evelyn.
Buehler Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 8:43 PM
Precisely, Milton. Thank you so much. :D
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