Summer

A hot and humid day floats merrily on the seas
As tiny bikinis amble in sandy footprints
And frolic in the motives of soft ocean breeze 
Building sand-castle dreams with playful hints

Hazy hues occupy the environs of a blue sky 
As pouring rains flood the tapestry on the arc
When hurriedly blue herons lift-up and fly
Escaping before the flash of a thunderous spark

In a floral garden tempt lavender intimations
Where nearing their beehives honeybees swarm
Skipping the ambiance of fiery red carnations
Subdued by sudden outburst of a fleeting storm

Above the horizon now rainbow colors sprout
Glorifying the moodiness of this season's reign--
Gloominess takes its place when sun opts out
As sunshine comes and goes, and so does the rain

The long day cedes to evening, buzzing in the park
And there by the sidewalks pink rose-blooms sway
Charmed by the bird songs in mating calls of lark
As sunset paints ruby tinges upon a golden display

May 12, 2019
HM: Your choice contest by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 1/4/2022 3:54:00 AM
Charmed by the melange of summer scenes, like girls in bikni making sand castles in the beach, flying herons, red carnations, people ambling in the park etc etc. Lovely !
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Date: 4/20/2021 8:34:00 AM
Vijay, This poem reminds of so many fine long days, and quick footed shelter runs from summer storms. -Richard
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Date: 8/6/2019 1:26:00 PM
Perfect Panagiota
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Date: 6/11/2019 1:15:00 PM
Really wonderful, Vijay. Many congratulations to you...
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/12/2019 4:06:00 PM
Much appreciate..many thanks.
Date: 6/7/2019 9:06:00 AM
Nicely done Vijay--congrats!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/7/2019 2:42:00 PM
Much appreciate L.J...many thanks.
Date: 6/6/2019 5:17:00 PM
Beautifully written, Vijay. Wonderful imagery. Congratulations!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/7/2019 2:42:00 PM
Much appreciate your visit and comments, Sandra..many thanks.
Date: 6/5/2019 10:35:00 PM
An Artist paints his words in the sky once again. That creator being YOU. :) Congratulations Vijay, on this win. I am soaring in your vivid colors. ~ Brandy
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Date: 6/7/2019 2:41:00 PM
You are so very kind..much appreciate Brandy--many thanks.
Date: 6/5/2019 5:28:00 PM
Vijay Pandit, oh this sounds like a lovely summer. I can see this scene before me. have a nice evening my friend.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/7/2019 2:40:00 PM
Much appreciate Darlene..many thanks.
Date: 6/5/2019 3:45:00 PM
Wonderful poem! Congrats on your win, Vijay:-)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/7/2019 2:40:00 PM
Thank you Edward--much appreciate.
Date: 6/5/2019 1:19:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Vijay.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2019 3:14:00 PM
Thank you Line.
Date: 6/5/2019 8:31:00 AM
nice written!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2019 3:14:00 PM
Thank you Komal.
Date: 6/5/2019 5:57:00 AM
An amazing write, Vijay.. Excellent imagery !! Perfectly described and detailed.. It enhances the way I adore summer. A fav for me, my friend.. Have a blessed day..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2019 7:19:00 AM
Thank you Robertina..much appreciate. A special thank you for the FAV.
Date: 6/4/2019 6:13:00 PM
This is truly delightful and the imagery is stunning. Bravo!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2019 7:18:00 AM
Thank you Franci--much appreciate.
Date: 6/4/2019 5:45:00 PM
Congratulations for climbing high on the list Vijay!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 6/5/2019 7:18:00 AM
Thank you Heidi--I didn't notice.. it moved up quickly..much appreciate your support, as always.
Date: 5/21/2019 4:48:00 PM
So beautiful Vijay. My happy place in summer is my back yard garden. I sit on my garden swing and listen to the buzz of bees and smell my flowers. Great job here. God Bless, JB
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/23/2019 4:31:00 PM
Enjoy your happy place..a blessing when it's in your background. Much appreciate Judy..many thanks.
Date: 5/21/2019 2:05:00 PM
A very tranquil read; I have melted into the warmth of it.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/21/2019 4:10:00 PM
Much appreciate MLK..many thanks.
Date: 5/20/2019 10:39:00 PM
You just painted summer for me. Best wishes Panagiota
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/21/2019 4:09:00 PM
Many thanks, Panagiota.
Date: 5/18/2019 9:20:00 AM
The many moods of summer depicted well...Best wishes in the contest Vijay..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/18/2019 3:02:00 PM
Much appreciate Joseph..many thanks.
Date: 5/18/2019 8:27:00 AM
Beautiful imagery which captures our senses, Vijay. Describing scenes in normal words can be a delight to red, but being able to do it with poetic artistry is another. Well done, my friend. Regards // paul
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/18/2019 3:01:00 PM
Much appreciate the kind remarks..many thanks, Paul.
Date: 5/16/2019 1:31:00 PM
Hi Vijay , this is a sure win my friend - - love the lines in the last verse - the long day cedes to evening, buzzing in the park - and the sidewalks where pink rose-blooms sway - you paint a picture of enticing summer months! Well penned Vijay. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/17/2019 7:44:00 AM
You are indeed so kind, Jennifer..much appreciate your visit and comments..many many thanks.
Date: 5/15/2019 5:26:00 AM
"As sunset paints ruby tinges upon a golden display" you paint with your poetic brush a portrait of Summer adorned with the colours of your feel.. fascinating, as you always do, your ardent reader with the unique beauty of your poetry.. Summer is far more alluring with your masterful pen, dear Vijay! I fave your ruby and wish you the best of luck in the contest. My deepest regards. God bless you.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/15/2019 8:01:00 AM
Always so deeply rewarding to read your comments, Besma. You uplift Poetry Soup with your presence..and with your visits and words..much appreciate, as always..many thanks. And a special thank you for the FAV. Regards!!
Date: 5/14/2019 3:35:00 PM
Wow! An amazing poem this is. Beautiful to read today. We have missed spring this year and it is still in the 30's. I am dreaming about your poem! :)
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Date: 5/14/2019 4:47:00 PM
Thank you Heidi..always a pleasure to read your comments..many thanks.
Date: 5/14/2019 9:10:00 AM
the words are as beautiful as the picture! Well done! Best of luck in the contests :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/14/2019 4:46:00 PM
Much appreciate..many thanks, PSA.
Date: 5/14/2019 8:44:00 AM
Vijay, you have created a masterpiece for Caren's contest! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/14/2019 9:03:00 AM
You are so kind, Janice..much appreciate..many many thanks.
Date: 5/14/2019 8:07:00 AM
A very beautiful, tranquil read; good luck in the contest.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 5/14/2019 9:02:00 AM
Appreciate your visit, as always..many thanks MLK.
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