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Simple Pleasures

When summer's in the meadow and the bluebird's on the wing, I love the simple pleasures that a country morn can bring. Then all the world's a cane pole with a bobber and a line, the catfish are a jumpin' and all I have is time. My back against a willow tree the clouds float softly by, the wind is gentle on the pond as it mirrors the summer sky. With bated breath and baited hook I love the joy it brings when summer's in the meadow and the bluebird's on the wing.

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Tom Woody

Date: 10/6/2023 12:54:00 PM

Such awesome rhythm (line 12 struggles a bit) and rhymes. Awesome introductory poem J

J. Summers
Date: 10/6/2023 5:28:00 PM

Hello Tom, thanks for stopping by. John

Hal Deats

Date: 6/8/2023 6:57:00 AM

I have read all the poems you have posted here, and I thank you for them. They have taken my mind to unfamiliar places and revealed portions of yourself. I like what I have seen of your spirit. We need more of that in our world. And you do know how to turn a phrase. Be safe.

J. Summers
Date: 6/9/2023 11:21:00 AM

Thanks so much for going over my poetry. It means a lot. That you were able to glean something useful from it is most encouraging. Thank you. John

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 2/12/2023 2:41:00 PM

Simple pleasures give true meanings in life. A country morning and all is well with the world. Lovely rhyme.

J. Summers
Date: 2/13/2023 1:48:00 PM

Thanks kindly for reading and responding, it is appreciated. John

Jim Slaughter

Date: 11/28/2022 10:57:00 AM

I have never been interested in fishing, John, but this piece pretty well describes my brother perfectly.

J. Summers
Date: 11/29/2022 2:48:00 PM

Thanks much for stopping in to read, a pleasure. John

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/22/2021 5:36:00 PM

The season is still a few months away, but it seems a little closer after reading this descriptive piece.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/7/2021 7:21:00 AM

I enjoyed giving this another read. ;0)

J. Summers
Date: 3/8/2021 1:28:00 PM

My goodness Richard you have been so very busy. I can’t thank you enough for visiting and reading my poetry...all of it. Please don’t tell anyone but Limericks and I don’t generally get along. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/20/2021 2:42:00 PM

wow, your first poem here sealed it for me. i have added you to my followed poets!

J. Summers
Date: 1/21/2021 2:32:00 PM

Thank you so very much Andrea. I’m very happy to have you reading my poems. John

Emilia James

Date: 1/15/2021 1:58:00 PM

Lovely poem and great imagery J, sounds so relaxing and beautiful, Emilia.

J. Summers
Date: 1/15/2021 8:11:00 PM

Thank you Emilia for the kind remarks. Glad you liked it. John

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/9/2021 7:53:00 PM

Wow ~ what an awesome first post. Welcome to PoetrySoup. Very best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2021 ~

J. Summers
Date: 1/10/2021 9:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, I appreciate youur time to read and comment

James Study

Date: 12/31/2020 3:37:00 AM

Easy to read, great job.

J. Summers
Date: 1/3/2021 12:59:00 PM

James, thanks for reading and for the comments.

James Horn

Date: 12/26/2020 5:06:00 PM

Against tree had been my back So you should cut me much slack Fall from tall cliff could be my end; Write many more poems do intend.

J. Summers
Date: 12/27/2020 6:24:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by to read...much appreciated.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/12/2020 2:26:00 PM

I like the scene you have rendered with your verse. A tremendous first offering to the soup. A belated welcome. Regards Rick.

J. Summers
Date: 12/15/2020 1:29:00 PM

Thank you Rick, glad you liked it.

Jessie Jones

Date: 12/2/2020 2:33:00 PM

Beautiful. It took me right to that place. A little fishing is a favorite simple pleasure of mine too!

J. Summers
Date: 12/5/2020 5:29:00 PM

Thanks so much, glad you liked it.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/24/2020 10:47:00 AM

Wonderful J, I’m looking forward to many more of your poems coming this way. Belle

J. Summers
Date: 10/25/2020 8:06:00 AM

Thank you Belle, I'm looking forward to reading your poetry too.

Simon Hamill

Date: 10/19/2020 8:04:00 AM

It sums up summer.great poem

J. Summers
Date: 10/20/2020 3:43:00 PM

Thanks Simon.

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2020 11:52:00 AM

Sounds lovely and I love summer days like these...

J. Summers
Date: 10/16/2020 8:46:00 AM

Thanks much, I appreciate the time taken to read and comment.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/14/2020 8:40:00 AM

I just love the serene joy and appreciative spirit of your beautiful poem, J. Your splendid imagery and lovely rhyme allows me to share in these simple pleasures with you. I admire your use of words in this line: "With bated breath and baited hook" - how wonderful! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

J. Summers
Date: 10/16/2020 8:49:00 AM

Thank you for reading, Susan. I look forward to reading your work.