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Sometimes In Summer

Sometimes in summer
The moon blows out the sunlight
And the blue rivers
Above...become a dark sea
Birds and bees swim in the nude

Johnny Sumler
Tanka You
7-13-11

Copyright © Johnny Sumler | Year Posted 2011

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart

August 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

simply elegant Johnny.. wonderful words and Summer is my fav time of year .. luv that last line.. vey clever luv..

August 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM

Returned to re-read this one. A great little write. I'm surprised it "only" got a HM. I had it pegged as a winner. Well done. Robert.

July 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Beautiful Tanka, Johnny Many congrats on your HM. Lainie

Carol Sunshine Brown

July 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM

Congratulations on your win Johnny in the contest of Francine M. Roberts "Tanka You". Love, Carol

July 17, 2011 at 5:50 PM

My congratulations on this win in the contest of Francine, Johnny

July 17, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Creative work..Congrats..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

July 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM

Congrats Johnny on your HM in Summer Nights contest luv.. an excellent imaginative piece luv..

Francine Roberts

July 16, 2011 at 9:20 PM

congrats on your honorable mention in the contest Johnny

July 13, 2011 at 4:57 PM

This is really cute . I do love the waYy you portray the birds, bees and sky. However, have you ever seen a naked bird. It's kinda pitiful lol Great job my friend. God Bless, JB

July 13, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Nicely done. The sea and the sky have much in common...they can look the same, at certain times, and the actions of flying and swimming are so similar. An excellent piece of poetry. Regards, Robert.

Carol Sunshine Brown

July 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM

Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry with us Johnny. I have enjoyed reading your fascinating writing today and will be back again soon to read more. May you have a most wonderful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol

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