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Summer Potd

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Lethargic and listless lacking all zest, I lie on the rocks under the blazing sun. The calm sea kisses the rocky shore, but no sea breeze breathes on me. The salt on my back basks and bakes and turns an ugly red. Nothing to it but jump back into the cool sea, tempting the jellyfish to sting my feet. But on the beach the newly crowned queen, the one who scorns me, parades herself scantily dressed, all eyes riveted on her. I wonder who's worse: herself or the jellyfish!

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Ann Peck

Date: 4/10/2023 9:44:00 AM

Belated Congratulations, Victor. Full of poignant imagery, your poem is a great POTD!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/8/2023 9:59:00 AM

Such imagery! Congratulations on POTD, my friend!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/4/2023 12:58:00 PM

ha that was FUNNY, the ending to this one. Great job on POTD.

Ken Rone

Date: 4/3/2023 4:53:00 PM

Vistir - Well, I know from growing up near the ocean, that there are two kinds of jellies, those that sting and those that do not. Same I've learned about the beauties on the beach. Congratulation for the excellent POTD. Best - Ken

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/3/2023 1:04:00 PM

Victor, this poetry is heartbreaking. Jellyfish stings and sunburn look harsh, like beach burns. Excellent writing. You deserve this POTD. Sorry for the late comment, I wasn't feeling well lately.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/3/2023 10:46:00 AM

Hello Victor, A beautiful poem Victor. I love the wa\ter. I like to listen to the waves hit the shore. It is a sooth ing sound. Enjoy yur day my friend./Darlene\

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/3/2023 10:36:00 AM

There is a poignant intensity in this poem Victor. So vivid with striking imagery of jelly fish stings and sunburn like the stings and burn of the temptress on the beach! So well written. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! Sending you Easter blessings!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/3/2023 3:53:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. Way to go. I can tell you from experience a jellyfish sting is no fun at all. I enjoyed reading your work. I am wondering though if the woman on the shore is a mirage, a daydream or a wild imagination. Thanks for sharing and dropping by my page. Sara

Fin Chuuk

Date: 4/2/2023 7:22:00 PM

I can imagine the sunburn gonna be sting for another day. Hope some nice cream relaxes it and cools it off quick. An enjoyable read, Vic, and a big congrats on potd. :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/2/2023 6:58:00 PM

Beautiful, congratulations on your POTD, Victor:)

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 4/2/2023 5:58:00 PM

Beautifully done, Victor. Forever desires! Always choices! Elizabeth

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/2/2023 5:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your honour of POTD, Victor - sounds like you are enjoying a relaxing summer day! Best wishes ~ Mala

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/2/2023 4:25:00 PM

I'm thinking she may be worse than the Jellyfish, after reading your ending thoughts. It's best to stay away. Congratulations Victor, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/2/2023 3:43:00 PM

Hello Victor, a wonderful poem about summer. It will be nice to feel the summer heat again. I live in Canada we are having Spring. Yet winter comes back with freezing rain. I hope it is the end of freezing rain. the birds are back. Ciongrad on POTD./Darlene\

Stephan McBride

Date: 4/2/2023 2:38:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, sounds like a great fun relaxing day : )

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/2/2023 12:18:00 PM

Hi Victor, Good write and content. Thought-provoking last line. Congratulations on getting the of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor my friend-Alexis

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 4/2/2023 11:51:00 AM

Congratulations Victor on POTD!

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/2/2023 9:54:00 AM

Congratulations Victor Buhagiar on POTD! Nice to see a happy ending.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/2/2023 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Victor! I liked the close the best. (Her sting takes longer to heal). Enjoy your day of recognition my friend, Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 4/2/2023 9:44:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, my friend, well deserved

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/2/2023 7:53:00 AM

Congratulations Victor on POTD honors. That last sentence was a pleasant surprise. A very good question:)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/2/2023 7:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Summer" is a great write and a great time of the year. Have a wonderful day/week writing away................

Constance La France

Date: 4/2/2023 7:34:00 AM

Victor, a wonderfully penned poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor !

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/2/2023 7:24:00 AM

What a fun imaginative write write Victor! Congratulations on POTD my dear and hugs! :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/2/2023 7:02:00 AM

Congratulations dear Victor on your POTD! So many images combined with the heat of day…. And the coolness of the water . Love the ending ! Hugs, Susan :)