Let Summer Stay

As summer ends it just seems wrong
to waste or hasten days along.
Let's linger just a little more
in summer's final cricket song.

When nature's dressed in bright decor
and frogs sing songs worth croaking for.
When nights are warm then lovers take
a moonlit walk upon the shore. 

When days are spent in pools or lakes,
And grills are filled with flavoured steaks.
When state fair cotton candy's spun
We'll eat until our belly aches. 

When kids chase lightning bugs for fun
And roam from home until they're done. 
These memories we make are strong
so don't too soon wish fall begun.

9.4.18
Contest:Dog Days Endure

Written in Iambic Tetrameter as an interlocking rubaiyat.
aaba bbcb ccdc ddad

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/2/2018 1:58:00 AM
Jesse, you did really well with this challenging form. I loved your line: "and frogs sing songs worth croaking for." Delightful! Congratulations on your wonderful win Jesse! ; )
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Date: 12/1/2018 9:40:00 PM
:) I am with you, in this moment. Summer please Stay, don't go away!!! You paint such vivid images with your words. Beautiful, in every way. Congratulations Jesse, on this win. ~ Brandy
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Date: 12/1/2018 5:25:00 PM
Congratulations, Jesse, on your fine placement in the contest. This poem brings fond memories of childhood summers. You’ve hit all the right notes! Best wishes. Deb
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Date: 12/1/2018 6:03:00 AM
Oh those days of catching lightning bugs and putting them in jars. Awesome Rubaiyat, Jesse Congratulations on your win in the contest. Happy Holidays! Charlie
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Date: 9/6/2018 8:40:00 AM
This is a very cheery rhythmic piece of poetry with words of fun speaking to the imagination of children and summer lovers everywhere. Nostalgic imagery and happy thoughts are sprinkled within these lines making this poem a pleasure to read and review. Emile.
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Date: 9/6/2018 12:17:00 AM
I love Summer 'cause of longer days and no burden of warm clothes. I like your sonnet. All the best.
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