Linger Awhile, Sweet Summer

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Why should one wish the days to pass
Of lush and verdant meadow grass
And butterflies with stained glass wings
Which autumn's burnished hues outclass? 

A summer breeze revives the mind
As worldly cares are left behind
And gentle waves of lapping seas
Coax weary bodies to unwind.

Await the golden harvest grain
But may lips linger once again
On luscious strawberries' sweet delight;
Resplendent fruit of summer's reign.

Life's hourglass is finely planned
Why hasten on the grains of sand?
Let scented roses fill the air
And summer's splendour take its stand.


03/10/18

The dog days endure contest : Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden

N/A 	Second Chances N-A Poems From My Contests Only Part I 	Chantelle Anne Cooke September 2020

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 1/21/2022 10:55:00 PM
"butterflies with stained glass wings" - Great! Congratulations!
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Date: 1/20/2021 2:53:00 PM
Beautiful, Wendy. So glad this charmer was published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
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Date: 10/8/2020 5:43:00 PM
This luscious poem is always such a pleasure to read, Wendy. Congratulations on your excellent win in Chantelle's contest.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/5/2020 5:46:00 PM
So pleased to revisit this gem today, Wendy! Like Andrea, I love hearing your voice read this. Congrats on making it to Brian's list, and welcome back to the mix!
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Date: 8/18/2020 9:24:00 AM
This is so gorgeous. How did it ever get N/A in any contest? I'm with John. A fave from me! (love your voice reading this)
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Date: 6/22/2020 10:52:00 AM
Wendy, it is such a pleasure to linger once again among each and every poetic line of thought-provoking and enchanting beauty. Indeed, "Why hasten on the grains of sand?" when "luscious strawberries reign" and "scented roses fill the air" - oh, I could stay within your poem forever. Congratulations on your wonderful win in John's contest. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/22/2020 1:54:00 AM
Your gorgeous words give a soothing aroma of summer and the enchanting breeze Wendy. Congratulations on your win :)
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/22/2020 2:04:00 AM
What a lovely comment to receive this morning. Thank you, Aditi.
Date: 6/21/2020 5:44:00 AM
Your summer poem is a delight to read.. Beautifully penned Wendy.. Congrats on your win..
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/21/2020 5:22:00 PM
Jenish, I really appreciate the positive feedback. Thank you.
Date: 6/20/2020 5:31:00 PM
I'm happy to see this poem finishing high in the "Your Best Poem" contest, but am not at all surprised as it is an absolute delight. As summer is upon us today, I will cherish all the more 'butterflies with stained glass wings' and succulent strawberries, 'Resplendent fruit of summer's reign'. Such eloquence in 'Why hasten on the grains of sand'! Rhythm, rhyme, and flow are all exquisite. The addition of your very pleasant voice reading this gem provided an added dimension of enjoyment. A FAV!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/21/2020 5:22:00 PM
John, as usual your detailed thoughts are much appreciated. It was an early effort of mine and I was delighted that Greg thought to include it in his winners list.
Date: 6/20/2020 6:37:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/20/2020 6:56:00 AM
Thank you for the enthusiastic response, Beata.
Date: 6/19/2020 3:36:00 PM
This is a beauty Wendy, congrats on your win in my premium contest!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:59:00 PM
This is an honour, John. Thank you so much for your appreciation of my efforts. It was entered into Greg's contest when I was a relative newcomer to the site.
Date: 1/11/2020 5:23:00 PM
Wendy congratulations on your win!;)
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:57:00 PM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Brenda.
Date: 6/8/2019 7:30:00 PM
It is a pleasure to return to your poem and partake of its beauty once more, Wendy. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:56:00 PM
And again, thank YOU, Susan for your cheery support of my efforts.
Date: 6/7/2019 11:13:00 AM
Congratulations, Wendy: You have revived summer with your beautiful poem!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:56:00 PM
What a lovely comment to receive. Thank you, Ralph.
Date: 6/6/2019 11:37:00 AM
I thought I had already faved this beauty Wendy, but it is Faved now for sure! My third time to comment on this glorious poem my friend. Big congratulations on your deserving First Place honor! : ) xxoo
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:55:00 PM
Thank you again,Connie.
Date: 12/22/2018 7:50:00 PM
I was swept up and away to a summer place though the magical beauty of your splendid poem, Wendy. Blissful poetry. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest holiday wishes.. ~Susan
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:54:00 PM
You've been a constant source of encouragement since joined the site. Thank you,Susan.
Date: 12/22/2018 3:14:00 PM
Lovely melodious poem, Wendy. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:53:00 PM
Thank you, Line. Luscious strawberries when in season in England are so delicious.
Date: 12/22/2018 12:28:00 AM
Wendy, congrats on your win on Mile 1 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. This, too, is a poem that makes me instantly happy every time I read it :) ~Mark
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:52:00 PM
Wow! A lovely comment, Mark. It is one of my favourites entered for Greg's contest.
Date: 12/2/2018 1:54:00 AM
I knew this would be in the top three Wendy. Big Congrats on a well deserved win! : ) xxoo
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Wendy Watson
Date: 6/19/2020 3:51:00 PM
Thank you, Connie. You're such an encourager.
Date: 12/1/2018 5:22:00 PM
Congratulations, Wendy, on your fine placement in the contest. Your descriptive lines of summer are palatable. This goes into my favorites to linger over on a cold, snowy day. Best wishes. Deb
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Wendy Watson
Date: 12/2/2018 2:30:00 AM
That's really kind of you,Deb. Yours was beautifully phrased and I was surprised not to see it on the list.
Date: 12/1/2018 8:04:00 AM
Well done Wendy....congrats on your placement
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Wendy Watson
Date: 12/1/2018 11:46:00 AM
Thank you,John. I enjoyed your rendition and images of 'autumnal thieves'!
Date: 12/1/2018 6:06:00 AM
A beautiful Rubaiyat, Wendy. Congratulations on your 2nd place win in the contest! Happy Holidays...Charlie
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Wendy Watson
Date: 12/1/2018 11:42:00 AM
Thank you,Charles. I enjoyed your version too.
Date: 11/24/2018 10:02:00 PM
This is superb Wendy! It extols the beauty of summer throughout. I am sure this will rate high on the winner's list! Excellent! xxoo : )
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Wendy Watson
Date: 12/1/2018 11:39:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comment,Connie. For some reason, this poem formed in my mind much more readily than most although it was autumn by the time I wrote it!
Date: 11/3/2018 3:31:00 PM
Perfect. This answers the challenge with precise meter and rhyme and captures the lingering wish for summer to stretch on. Your reference to “grains of sand” is a lesson to all who would wish away the hours. Best wishes. Deb
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Wendy Watson
Date: 11/7/2018 8:07:00 AM
That's very kind of you, Deb. I've decided that I rather like the 'rubaiyat' rhyme scheme! I'd not heard of it before joining this site a few months back.
Date: 10/3/2018 9:48:00 PM
The romantic imagery in this beautiful poem is so relaxing, and gentle, and well-written, it makes the poem breathe out summer. So apt.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 10/26/2018 3:56:00 PM
Thank you,Caren. It was nice to waft back to summer breezes as autumn sets in.
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