Once August Hits

Once August hits, the summer flies,
As stores start stocking school supplies
And though it’s hot, we realize
That autumn’s drawing near.

The calendar helps emphasize
The fact that, right before your eyes,
The days of summer that we prize
Are soon to disappear.

Each year it seems like a surprise
But now’s the time to recognize
That Leo’s Virgo in disguise,
Just waiting to appear.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/7/2018 8:40:00 PM
I cannot wait for Virgo to appear, it has been insanely hot here, but I have to admit my heart leaps with a bit of joy when I see those school notebooks on sale for seventeen cents apiece.
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Date: 8/7/2018 7:58:00 PM
Wow, a wake up call, it really has flown soon be September.
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Date: 8/7/2018 7:55:00 PM
Yup, that's exactly how it is, Ilene. Well-depicted! :) gw
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Date: 8/7/2018 4:41:00 PM
It drives me crazy to see the back to school stuff in the shops when they have just started their holidays! Can't believe the year is flying by so quickly it will be the dreaded 'c' tat in the shops at the end of the month!!!:-) hugs Jan xx
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