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8/9/2022
~2nd Place (shared)~ Just August Poetry Contest, sponsored by Andrea Dietrich


Just August

families frolic
verdant landscapes sandy beach
daylight lingering
crickets chirping cheerfully
summer’s harbinger of change
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Ashley Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 5:57 PM
Dear Mark, you capture the lingering summer quality of August - yet the subtle feeling of seasonal change so beautifully. Love "daylight lingering".. that's exquisite. Wonderful alliteration too.. not overdone but done just right. A grand tanka! Congratulations for your excellent win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Toney Avatar
September 13, 2022 at 3:41 PM
You always know the right thing to say, Susan. Thank you for making my day!
Alex Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 6:49 AM
"daylight lingering" - Great imagery for August. Congratulations!
Toney Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 10:04 AM
What a nice comment, Christuraj! I'm glad you liked it. Thank you so much!
Faulkner Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 8:14 PM
Back with congrats, Mark, this is so deserving~
Toney Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Michelle, thank you for coming back around! Congratulations to you too! "The luxury of this lazy light", "peach blossom moons", and "sun lifts on saffron balloons". You just went all poetic on us! :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write/picture. Love how you put it on pretty paper. Would be great framed or as a card. A wonderful gift. Today, be blessed with your win...........
Toney Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Paula, thank you for your encouraging comment on my poem and illustration. Congratulations to you too for your placement. Your line "August ends our days off ~ done" reminded me of how disappointed I was (decades ago) at the end of summer vacation! Take care!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 11:23 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win with this favorite entry of mine Mark. Blessings xxoo
Toney Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 9:16 AM
Connie, I appreciate your coming back around with such a gracious comment! Congratulations are in order for you too! I love your highly descriptive free verse and the brilliant ending line "School begins, a sigh, it’s just August once more".
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:55 PM
this really describes August well, Mark. I especially loved middle line and last line. The last line is what makes the tanka! Congrats in my contest.
Toney Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 9:10 AM
Andrea, thank you for sponsoring this delightful contest. I am happy you enjoyed my poem and am honored for the placement.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 18, 2022 at 11:10 PM
This is really beautiful Mark. I am putting it into my faves. I think Andrea will love it. Blessings xxoo
Toney Avatar
August 19, 2022 at 7:49 AM
I am honored that you like it well enough to put it into your faves, Connie. Thank you!
Horsman Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 11:04 PM
A lot covered in this wonderful tanka. good luck in contest.
Toney Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Thank you for the kind words, Harry.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 9:48 PM
Wonderful writing. God bless you, Love, Gina
Toney Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 1:53 PM
Thank you, Gina!
Faulkner Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 1:33 PM
A lovely August picture, I really like 'crickets chirping cheerfully' - best of luck for the contest~
Toney Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 8:40 PM
Thank you, Michelle. I’m glad you liked it.
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