Last taste of summer

palmlike branches sway
in a late august breeze
as the afternoon sun languishes

the waiter brings my glass
of sauvignon blanc
and i feel decadent
alone at a table for four
just me and my muse
taking in the view

summer exhales its last breath
refusing to let go as of yet
while vacationers come
to accept their days are numbered
and do their best to stretch
each divine hour



AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 9/13/2024 6:57:00 AM
I feel decadent. Love that line! Love summer too so this is a poem I love to read. How are things going these days? Have you made more of those beautiful table books? Wish I had more time to visit all my old friends here more often.n9e
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Date: 9/15/2024 8:25:00 AM
Thanks Andrea ~ had a lovely summer ~ hope you have been well
Date: 9/9/2024 9:06:00 AM
A moment to savour good luck in the contest Line.
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Date: 9/15/2024 8:24:00 AM
Thank you very much, John ~
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