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Poetry/Free Verse/Saying Goodbye To Summer
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1659-882-16
All Rights Reserved, 2024, Constance La France

Written, July 16, 2024
For the International Contest, When summer is gone
Sponsor, Jcb Brul, Judged 07/24/2024

FIRST PLACE

Poem Of The Day - July 18, 2024

Chantelle Lanouette's Print, End of Summer Blues

Print by Chantal Lanouette - End of Summer Blues – Turtle Lodge Trading Post Inc

Saying Goodbye To Summer

 

"A fallen leaf is nothing more than
summer's wave goodbye."

                                  Quote by _ Unknown 


the end of summer is not far away whispers my flowers
        yet they still bloom so pretty each day
though while bright colors are blooming there is some decay
     and the calendar does not lie as I mark off the days

I am sad and will hold onto summer for as long as possible
          with walks in the park to my favorite bench
where I watch the swans and ducks drifting by in tranquility
     and a thousand birds singing a symphony just for me

but, I am also looking forward to autumn's colorful days
          with the red, orange and yellow leaves dancing
though, trees will weep, groan and moan their sad loss
     I will walk the paths with a gentle wind blowing my hair

oh, goodbye sweet summer, gosh, you rained a lot this year
          but, gave me some truly beautiful days
I loved when the sun shone through the raindrops like a dream
    and the heat soaked into every pour of my body

I adore my small porch garden with the vines and flowers
          my table hidden in the plants where I watch
watch, the world go by in a place of quiet serene peace
     I will miss you summer, but am ready to welcome autumn

autumnsummerfree verse

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/5/2024 2:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your winner in this very interesting contest. Way to go. Sara K

Constance La France
Date: 8/6/2024 4:01:00 PM

Sara, thank you for the congratulations and compliment, Constance

Crystol Woods

Date: 7/27/2024 11:00:00 AM

Yess, a great poem for a win! Xo

Constance La France
Date: 7/28/2024 4:50:00 AM

Crystol, thank you so much for the compliment, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/25/2024 1:44:00 PM

Back with Congratulations on your New win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/quote again. Your picture did not show up last time. I like it... Have a wonderful day writing away................

Constance La France
Date: 7/28/2024 4:51:00 AM

Paula, thank you for the congratulations and compliment, Constance

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/22/2024 10:30:00 PM

I like the stream of lyricism and melody in this remarkable piece, constance...congrats too on your potd award: summer theme becomes you! Soupie mail!

Constance La France
Date: 7/23/2024 8:56:00 AM

Nette, thank you for the lovely compliment, comment and congrats, Constance

Valsa George

Date: 7/20/2024 9:58:00 AM

A very positive approach to all seasons of the year. While you mourn the passing of summer, you are eager to welcome autumn. Now it is the monsoon season in the place I live. Though summer is too warm, I prefer summer to rainy weather. A lovely poem with a beautiful quote, dear Constance. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD

Constance La France
Date: 7/22/2024 3:01:00 PM

Valsa, thank you for the nice comment, compliment and congratulations, Constance

Deb M

Date: 7/20/2024 5:43:00 AM

A beautiful write and read Constance….l am always very happy to see summer end in Perth as it gets ridiculously hot there! I do love the brightness and happy vibes summer brings though! Congratulations on POTD! Debx

Constance La France
Date: 7/22/2024 3:02:00 PM

Deb, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congratulations, Constance

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/19/2024 8:48:00 AM

Such a lovely write on days of summer. I too miss the flowers and the greenery of the season. Well written my friend. love phyl

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 9:57:00 AM

Phyllis, thank you for the compliment, and comment, love Constance

Daisy Meadows

Date: 7/19/2024 5:41:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem! Well written.

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 9:58:00 AM

Daisy, thank you so much for the compliment, Constance

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/18/2024 11:00:00 PM

Lovely write. Congrats on POTD and God bless you always, love, Gina

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 9:58:00 AM

Gina, thank you for the compliment, comment and congratulations, blessings and love, Constance

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/18/2024 7:25:00 PM

' I will miss you summer, but am ready to welcome autumn. ' A tender, yet emotional thought. As days pass and seasons change, the heart feels a sweet sadness, but also and beautiful welcome. Your thoughts caress gently around me. Congratulations Constance, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 9:59:00 AM

Brandy, thank you for the lovely comment, the compliment, and congratulations, hugs, Constance

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/18/2024 12:34:00 PM

Constance, congratulations on this joyful yet pensive POTD with everything summed up in "I will miss you summer, but am ready to welcome autumn." There is such a sense of the even flow between seasons - a sense of smooth transition in unhurried time. High fives to you and blessings!

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:01:00 AM

Sam, thank you for the congratulations, sweet comment and compliment, blessings, Constance

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/18/2024 10:56:00 AM

Beautiful, Constance, and I love the opening quote. "Unknown" certainly knew what he/she was talking about. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:02:00 AM

Jim, thank you for the compliment, comment and congrats, I like that quote too, tried to find out who wrote it but could not, Constance

Eve Roper

Date: 7/18/2024 10:33:00 AM

Beautiful verse with great imagery, Constance. Congratulations on POTD. Great blessing

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:02:00 AM

Eve, thank you for the compliment, and congratulations, blessings, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/18/2024 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. What a wonderful write/quote. Love Both... Summer will be gone in a few weeks but it will return next year for us to enjoy. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..................

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:03:00 AM

Paula, thank you for the congratulations, comment, and compliment, Constance

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/18/2024 6:49:00 AM

Dear Constance, A wonderful salute to the change of seasons. I loved your delightful description and metaphor about the weeping trees. Enjoy the honor of your recognition today. It is such a sweet penning..

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:04:00 AM

Nancy, thank you for the sweet comment, and compliment, Constance

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/18/2024 6:38:00 AM

Dear Constance, I love the flow of your poem, which is so deserving of POTD!!! There are a lot of emotions from the sadness of Summer passing, but yet their is much joy yet to come in Autumn!! Time moves so fast, and it truly is about being mindful of each day! - Congratulations!! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:05:00 AM

Daniel, thank you so much for the compliment, lovely comment, and congratulations, blessings, Constance

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/18/2024 5:45:00 AM

A lovely write on the seasons, Constance. Prettiness and signs of decay bring joy and sadness. In Georgia our rain has been slight. We rejoice when it rains. Yesterday just thunder. The second verse was my favorite. :) hugs. Congrats on POTD, sweet poet!

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:06:00 AM

Kim, thank you for the compliment, comment, congrats, hugs, Constance

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 7/18/2024 5:03:00 AM

Such a beautiful piece Constance. Congratulations on POTD! I am a little saddened by the days getting shorter, but then my big flowers are only just beginning to bloom, and the fireflies are still here and the cicadas have only just begun. Have a lovely day! xomo

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:07:00 AM

Maureen, thank you for the compliment, congratulations and lovely comment, xomo, Constance

Ink Empress

Date: 7/18/2024 3:44:00 AM

“ sun shone through the raindrops like a dream” love that. So creative and seamless write. Your love for summer can be felt through this poem. Well composed. Pleasure reading this. Best wishes and congratulations on receiving potd

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:08:00 AM

Ink, thank you for the sweet comment, compliment and congratulations, Constance

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/18/2024 3:25:00 AM

Constance, I always feel sad when summer ends and then I embrace the beauty of fall. Congratulations on POTD.

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:09:00 AM

Tania, thank you for the comment and congratulations, Constance

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/18/2024 2:25:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. Your poem speaks of a happy transition.

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:09:00 AM

Hilda, thank you for the comment and congratulations, Constance

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/18/2024 2:15:00 AM

Written so masterfully as only you can, Constance. Warmest congratulations on POTD

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:10:00 AM

Seeker, thank you for the compliment and congratulations, Constance

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 7/18/2024 1:14:00 AM

a good reflection and well earned poem of the day

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:11:00 AM

Clive, thank you for the compliment, Constance

Karen Jones

Date: 7/18/2024 1:04:00 AM

“I loved when the sun shone through the raindrops like a dream and the heat soaked into every pour of my body” I loved this line! Congratulations on potd!

Constance La France
Date: 7/19/2024 10:12:00 AM

Karen, thank you for the comment, compliment and congratulations, Constance