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Leaving August

Leaving the last days of August
          memories of the sea waves crashing 
        Tides that leave shells broken to find ~
        
        picnic memories ~
                      fireworks night 
                             Birthday cakes sparkle ~

    sunburns under a sage kissed dessert Moonlight 
         The Summer reminds us of happier days
             scents of coconut oil and lime 
        
            reminds us all of what is yet to come ~
              
              The rain comes down hard
          crying for all souls lost and left behind

             The birds fly in perfect form 
           reminding all of the September storm 
             
           begging for history not to repeat ~
 
                 ~   In war 
                        no wins 
                            only defeat ~
 
            two beams of light straight to the Heavens   
                stay through the whole month of September
                   they remind us to listen silently we stand still 
          
          For the city lives and breaths left with loss 
                    many questions unanswered remain ~
                  
               Leaving behind August
                    entering Septembers fears ~
               
                          
                             



 I love this poem because it reflects on the past and the coming month in remembrance of history that took place September 11th 2001. In a way it is a oxymoron . from passionate summer nights to the fear embraced in the month coming :)

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Litan Dey

Date: 10/5/2013 6:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your great win....

Shanity Rain
Date: 10/6/2013 11:31:00 AM

Thank-you my sweet friend and poet ..I am sorry it took so long to write back a response, I had a rough work week this past . Yvette

Ralph Taylor

Date: 9/29/2013 11:41:00 AM

Great job, Yvette. Congrats. Excellent piece. Thanks for your comments. luv, Ralph

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/29/2013 2:01:00 PM

Thank-you Ralph , I love this site for it is positive and we embrace each other , I love the talent you have !

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/28/2013 9:05:00 PM

what a beautifully crafted poem, love this one...congrats on your well deserved win :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 9:56:00 PM

Thank-you Sandra , you are such a pretty girl on the outside and inside !

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 9:06:00 PM

Thank-you kindly Fatima , what a pretty name. You are wonderful , I say keep writing what is inside your heart , love , Your friend , Yvette

Fatima Nusairat

Date: 9/28/2013 7:05:00 PM

Congrats on the win in the contest, beautiful poem..dear yvette kelley !

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 9:55:00 PM

Well I am not sure what happened ! That message above is for you ..Thank-you Fatima ..

Skat A

Date: 9/28/2013 2:04:00 PM

Yvette, love your winning poem ......... LOVE ~SKAT~

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 2:09:00 PM

Thank-you my beautiful friend Skat , and on you winning as well ! we are all winners !

Karen Anglesey

Date: 9/28/2013 11:12:00 AM

'Begging for history not to repeat'.. such a profound line that makes the poem speak. Well done and congrats on your well deserved win :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 12:14:00 PM

Thank-you Karen , I am grateful for the win , and also the contest , for it just lead me to some amazing writes ! Sometimes a poem gets lost in the mix , but it is a diamond , that is why I love this contest ..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/28/2013 5:10:00 AM

Congrats on the win in the contest, Yvette

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 10:54:00 AM

' to ' editing , always !

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 10:51:00 AM

Well Thank-you kind Doctor ..this is such a compliment , it is one of my Favorite writes ..Thank-you again , Love toy you this weekend , Yvette

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/27/2013 7:44:00 PM

Yvette, , Congratulations on your "Beloved Poem" win. xox~ LINDA

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/28/2013 10:53:00 AM

Linda ! Thank-you ! I woke up PC time 10aM , and if it were not for your response ..I am not sure I would know I won ..at least for a while . These contest inspire me to write & dig deep , you are one of those people that do that !

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 9/4/2013 11:32:00 AM

Nice poem Yvette, you continue to actively flesh out these wonderful poems...how do you do it??? I guess it's just great that you do. MC

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/4/2013 12:02:00 PM

No different then you , less intellectual though ! my own worst critic ! LOVE ~~Yvette

Jiril Clemons

Date: 9/3/2013 10:07:00 AM

Beautiful poem. Yvette. That feeling of August leaving, is indeed described perfectly. Enjoyable poem overall. Check out some of mine. Might find some you like. Peace

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 10:22:00 AM

yes I will , you are next . You are poetic in your comment ! Thank-you , Yvette

Ralph Mason

Date: 9/2/2013 6:27:00 PM

another thought provoking poem. yes many unanswered questions that we have to learn to live with. Warm thoughts, Ralph

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/3/2013 10:23:00 AM

Thank you my friend , my poet ~ I appreciate all of your comments , Yvette

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/2/2013 8:20:00 AM

I enjoyed the feel of this piece. The smell of coconut makes me think of winter vacations in exotic warm locations.

Shanity Rain
Date: 9/2/2013 4:12:00 PM

Thank-you Richard , I love your writings !

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/31/2013 6:34:00 AM

You have a beautiful soul my dearest Yvette! The passage of time is relentless... we must go into the future with a happy heart hoping for better days! Warm hugs, Jack xox

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/31/2013 10:55:00 AM

Amen ! Thank-you for your sweet words ~ you I respect so much ! Thanks , and have a safe weekend .

Joseph May

Date: 8/30/2013 6:00:00 PM

I enjoyed your beautiful yet melancholy verses Yvette... The transistion from summer to fall seems to evoke sad emotions...

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/31/2013 10:57:00 AM

well I am complimented Joseph,i loved your poems ! Thank-you ! yvette

Dan Kearley

Date: 8/30/2013 4:23:00 PM

Dear Yvette, thank you for stopping by my page. :o) That allowed me to come here and read this beautifully sad, but gently flowing piece... Very nice write.

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/31/2013 10:59:00 AM

Thank-you Dan , I am wishing you a beautiful fall coming and have met so many awesome people here , like your self ..this site is a home !

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/30/2013 2:35:00 PM

- Dear Yvette, what a beautiful poem .... I love summer, but with a tear in my eye I must say goodbye. - Have a great weekend my friend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/30/2013 3:06:00 PM

ok , you can tell I was born blonde ! Sticking to it So you are leaving Summer ..yes !

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/30/2013 3:04:00 PM

well I hope it is not goodbye forever ? That would be a poem yet to write , a sad one ;( ``` have a wonderful time this weekend .

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/29/2013 9:18:00 PM

You sink the reader right into the scene. Very much enjoyed this creative write :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/30/2013 10:17:00 AM

Thank-you Karen . I appreciate you reading my poems ! Have a beautiful weekend ! Love , yvette

Karl Marszalowicz

Date: 8/29/2013 7:54:00 PM

it'll be back again elaborate and bless us with more words

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/30/2013 10:18:00 AM

there you are ! My Bonded friend !! Your every word is written so poetic . Love , Yvette

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 8/29/2013 7:05:00 PM

I LOVE HOW YOU WEAVE A VERY BEAUTIFUL PIECE

Liam Mcdaid
Date: 9/1/2013 12:45:00 PM

yvette thank you for such sweet and heartfelt words touched me very deeply hope you had a beautiful weekend as they say here in ireland hope the crack was good

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/30/2013 10:22:00 AM

Liam , today is the day ..I read instead of the urge too write , my favorite Irish poet ~ maybe we are from the same clan ? "Murray " all Americans' ask that , don't they ! I'll be reading all my friends and more this weekend . Love , Yvette

Poet Tacito

Date: 8/29/2013 1:17:00 PM

Very melancholic & immense in its environment & honesty. Ah, the beauty/pain of time passing by us...this was very well done. Nice to meet you, by the way! :)

Shanity Rain
Date: 8/29/2013 2:34:00 PM

I am so happy we did meet , a poet friend for life , Thank-you for all your beautiful comments , yvette