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Summer Afternoon

The trees dance in the sunshine Waves of green move all around Flowers bloom in many places There is so much color to be found Shadows are seen with delicate design Wild animals scurry across the ground Hummingbirds hover, chirping in the air Then, they leave me without a sound This summer afternoon is so sweet The air is fresh, the skies are clear Miles of beauty spread everywhere As nature evolves, this peace is near Then it settles deep within me Time filled with soft scenes in my mind My heart filled with love to release This summer afternoon, in a season to unwind 8/18/20 Placed 1st in the Strand Completely New 24 Any form, any theme Poetry Contest. Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Jan Allison

Date: 8/21/2020 1:20:00 PM

what a charming summer write Heidi and my congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2020 1:23:00 PM

Thank you Jan. I appreciate your kind comment! Hugs :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/21/2020 11:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful summer write. I love the summer flowers but not the heat. Come on fall for cooler days. Enjoy your win and day................

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/21/2020 11:37:00 AM

Thank you Paula. I understand liking the cooler days. I hope you have a nice day and enjoy the coming Fall :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/20/2020 4:33:00 AM

Such lovely thoughts of a summer afternoon Heidi, nice rhyme and flow too. Have a safe and blessed day, Gordon

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/20/2020 5:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Gordon. I hope you have a blessed day too :)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 8/20/2020 4:10:00 AM

Sensational write, Heidi:-) I thoroughly enjoyed it. Heartiest congratulations on your win!

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/20/2020 5:29:00 AM

Thank you Edward. I am happy you enjoyed this :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/19/2020 8:41:00 PM

Wow! You should be 'not so sure' of every poem! Look at you: A #1 winner in Brian's (#24) Completely New Contest. Those are so competitive too. Congrats, my dear friend, and write on! Light and Luminescence, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/20/2020 2:45:00 AM

Wow again! I am very suprised and grateful. I guess you are right and I should just go with it anyway even when I am unsure. Thank you so much for your encouragement and support Gershon. I hope you have a great day :)

Silent One

Date: 8/19/2020 9:53:00 AM

sounds so lovely, can i come there? Been raining very heavily all week, after a week of hot sunshine.. Lovely poem my friend.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/19/2020 11:14:00 AM

Hi SO. You are welcome here :). I hope that you have some moderate, nice weather soon. Thank you my friend :)

Quoth Theraven

Date: 8/19/2020 8:13:00 AM

Heidi, You relish the summer days in an appreciation others take for granted. But the short days of winter will leave us wondering, where did they go? -Richard

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/19/2020 11:12:00 AM

Hi Richard. Thank you. I try to appreciate all I am granted. The winter days are shorter, but the views are spectacular from the hill here when the leaves fall . I hope you are well. ! :)

Barry Stebbings

Date: 8/19/2020 5:39:00 AM

Hello Heidi, you are a natural nature poet; the essence of summer in this piece. // Barry

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/19/2020 5:44:00 AM

Thank you so much Barry. I appreciate your comment and I am happy to see this today. I hope all is well :)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/18/2020 6:49:00 PM

Hello Heidi ... you show a deep love of nature in so much of your work and for this reason I really enjoy reading your poems. They are so positive - thank you Heidi - Lindsay

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/19/2020 5:44:00 AM

I am happy you enjoy the poems Lindsay. I can't ask for more than that from writing. Thank you for your kind support. :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/18/2020 5:53:00 PM

'Then it settles deep within me' -- 'Vintage Heidi Sands!' ... You have a wonderful way of conveying your emotions without sounding 'hoaky.' Me, I sound 'doaky' when I do it. You've got the magic touch, my friend. Write on, Gershon

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/19/2020 5:43:00 AM

Wow, that is nice of you to say Gershon. I wasn't sure of this poem, but I am happy to see your positive feedback. Thank you for your support. Have a nice day :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/18/2020 3:30:00 PM

Lovely poem, Heidi--great imagery you painted of this wonderful summer day.

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/18/2020 3:47:00 PM

Thank you Vijay. I hope you are enjoying this summer day :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/18/2020 2:35:00 PM

Terrifically penned Heidi. Looks like a winner in Brian's contest! Pangie xx

Heidi Sands
Date: 8/18/2020 2:52:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota :)