melting nights


July's
melting nights
stars dripping silver
puddles of clandestine heat
seeping into the scant cracks of summer shade
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Fowler Avatar
July 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Melting nights are almost upon us once again. Quite the poetically descriptive piece Michelle. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Guess we would love some of this cool/cold weather on a hot July summer night. Have a blessed day as you write away...............
Peck Avatar
November 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
I love this--stars dripping silver. It's so perfect for the long, hot nights! I've missed reading your poetry. I took time out to get used to my new/old life :)
Ashley Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Dear Michelle, your poetic imagery is striking and captures the melt of July in your creative verses. I can feel the heat, my friend. I especially love the gentle assonance and alliteration of your vivid last line for a great finale. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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August 19, 2024 at 3:42 AM
This is a totally awesome write many blessings
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August 12, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Hi Michelle. This is stunning. Your gift for writing imagery flows like gel ink from a pen! I have missed your wonderful poems and I am just delighted that on a Monday morning I was blessed with this marvelous poem. Hope you are well. So glad you are posting again! Blessings to you!
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July 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
It sounds as if July for you Michelle is one very hot season this year. You so eloquently describe this heat that clandestinely creeps upon you, and which weaves its way to ultimately find elusive shade. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.
Wolf Avatar
July 17, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Like 'M&M's,' these clandestine nights melt between the cracks of your fingers. Give me some cooler weather, Michelle! I'm counting on you!
Hind Avatar
July 16, 2024 at 10:27 AM
This is truly beautiful. Loved the diction and musical tone of this- <3
Callus Avatar
July 15, 2024 at 2:53 AM
This is an excellent Suzette Prime, Michelle; the hot nights topic, the way it's expressed, and the sprinkling of alliteration combine to raise its value. ~ Regards // paul
Canerdy Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Vivid imagery of a REALLY hot spell, Michelle! Janice
Bayles Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 11:22 AM
I like the form.
Radice Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 8:46 AM
You write with such great imagination and descriptive skills. Atmosphere oozes from your pen. Great work Michelle. Cheers - Gary
Lamoureux Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 2:21 PM
What a lovely piece.
Horne Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 10:09 AM
this is beautiful
Faulkner Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Thank you Jack
Goldsmith Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 9:28 AM
I hot write for hot July. I enjoyed reading this one. Stay cool as you write away...............
Faulkner Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 9:34 AM
It has been a hot July for me too, thanks for stopping by~
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