Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

Respite

When July heat falls to a cooling shower
late in the afternoon, I find porch-swinging
a joy. There’s respite for each plant and flower.
The only lights I need come gently winging
their way to me. The lightning bugs’ bright power         
brings memories of childhood days of singing
and playing. Though it’s late, I won’t be going                
inside right now. A pleasant breeze is blowing.


July 24, 2020
entered in the Strand Completely New (13) Poetry Contest    Placed 1st
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 12:42 PM Such a delightful muse with vibrant emotions Janice. Congratulations on your win! :)

Patri Venkata Ramana July 28, 2020 at 2:38 AM well penned. Congrats ! Janice Canerdy July 28, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thanks, Patri. Janice

Kai Michael Neumann July 28, 2020 at 2:26 AM Congratulations on your win. The simple things often make the day and the night. Kind wishes, Kai Janice Canerdy July 28, 2020 at 9:28 AM Thanks so much, Kai. Janice

Brenda Chiri July 26, 2020 at 9:08 PM Congrats on your win!:) Janice Canerdy July 28, 2020 at 9:29 AM Thanks, Brenda. Janice

Gordon Mcconnell July 25, 2020 at 11:02 AM Such a nice write Janice, you bring in the joy of a summer evening. Take care and keep safe, Blessings,Gordon Janice Canerdy July 25, 2020 at 11:39 AM Thanks so much, Gordon. Janice

Tom Cunningham July 25, 2020 at 9:39 AM I can just picture the scene Janice. Nothing beats being outside on a summers evening. Enjoy your weekend Tom Janice Canerdy July 25, 2020 at 11:39 AM Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

Vijay Pandit July 25, 2020 at 5:46 AM Indeed a relief when pleasant breeze blows in July--well written, Janice. Janice Canerdy July 25, 2020 at 6:07 AM Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice

Joanna Daniel July 24, 2020 at 10:32 PM Such nice weather you picturize, Janice:) Janice Canerdy July 25, 2020 at 6:08 AM Thanks, Jo. Janice