Sounds of Summer

Sounds of summer invite my good cheer Chirp, chirp, chirping of the gentle sparrow, Even the roar of the machines mowing near The clank of tractors making furrows narrow. Gentle breezes swishing through sycamore trees Chatter of red squirrels playing in the breeze. I hear the mockingbird’s trill in the hedge row As I stroll through the meadow’s golden hue, The click of the crickets, a dog’s bark although My little Jose is gone, making me feel blue. A cloud overhead drips droplets of warm rain And I, once again, am in my favorite domain. A crunch of old leaves beneath my shod feet On the path to the brook, the babble is inviting, Sounds of summer make this perfect day complete Even sizzling sunshine overhead, never slighting! I am especially happy when my senses are delighted Frankly, a stroll through the meadow makes me excited.
Written July 1, 2022 for “Onomatopoeia” Poetry Contest sponsored by Emile Pinet
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Kitchin Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 7:05 AM
Milt, a wonderful poem, love the summer imagery, congrations on your top placement!
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 8:15 AM
Thank you so much, Tania. It was a happy poem, and I enjoyed writing it.
Gasun Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 5:30 AM
Wow! Congratulations on your 2nd win and your wonderful poem my dear friend! Thanks for sharing! Blessings! Hugs
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 8:15 AM
Thank you, Len. I appreciate your affirming comment and your congratulations.
Miller Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 1:04 AM
Brilliant Milton, congratulations
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 8:16 AM
Ah, I'm not sure about that, Terry. Thanks, anyway.
Thacker Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 7:33 PM
Charming, indeed. I felt like I was there with you. Great job, sir.
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2022 at 8:16 AM
Thanks so much, Shane. It is good to hear from you!
Logan Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 3:38 PM
Onomatabooyeah! That was quite a charming adventure. Congratulations on your winning sounds, Milton.
Hankins Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 6:24 PM
Thanks so much, Jenna. As I said, you just make funny sounds and see if they are words. And, if they are, you find a place to put them on the page.
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 12:39 PM
Wow Milton, Congratulations on having your entry a top winner in Second place! An awesome win. I love the way you personalize your poem with remembrance of your little pet Jose. A fave for me my friend. Blessings xxoo
Hankins Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 2:19 PM
Thank you so much, Connie. I have written about him on several occasions. Actually, I had a sweet little miniature pinscher named Gretel and, of course, the chihuahua Jose. I combine their stories whenever it suits. Poetic license, you know.
Mcintosh Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Brilliant! I just love this. Congrats and God bless. Love, Gina
Hankins Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 2:20 PM
Thank you so much, Gina, for your sweet comment.
Fowler Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 12:30 PM
Perfect and oh so inviting - a stroll through the meadow with all the sounds of summer. Congratulations on such a fine win in Emile's contest! Linda
Hankins Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 2:20 PM
Thank you, Linda. And heartiest congratulations again to you.
Pinet Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations Milt! Your poem "Sounds of Summer" has placed "Second" in my “Onomatopoeia PoetrySoup contest." This was all in fun, and your poem followed beautifully, incorporating the onomatopoeia words well throughout your poem, well done my friend, Emile.
Hankins Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Emile, thank you so much for rewarding my poem with a placement in your contest finals. I am truly whistling a happy tune! It was, indeed, a fun write.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 3, 2022 at 1:53 AM
This is marvelously penned. I tried to figure this out and gave up trying, but you have surpassed the initial competition.
Hankins Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 2:21 PM
Thanks so much, Caren. You just had to make funny noises with your mouth and if they turned out to be words and descriptive adjectives, you had it made! (chuckling)
Tor Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Very creative Milton. The sound effects makes the poem come to life. Wish you well on Placement in the Contest...
Hankins Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 7:28 PM
Thanks so much. I enjoyed writing this, and I hope Emile likes it, too.
Kauffman Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 12:14 PM
They are truly delight! Milt, you have captured these beloved chants of summer so perfectly. No help need here! Best wishes for the contest. Blessings! Happy 4th.
Hankins Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 12:56 PM
Thanks, Sam. I do appreciate the encouraging comment.
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 12:05 PM
A winner! Love the imagery. Good luck in the contest!
Hankins Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 12:07 PM
Thanks so much, Karen. Well, I hope so, but we will have to wait and see. Thanks!
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