Susan Gentry Poet Verse

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Summer Days

Singing birds and laughing children
Summer sounds seep into our senses

Friends, family and neighbors socialize
Backyard shaded lounging chairs
children playing nearby

Summertime sunshine and outdoor adventure
Fishing at dawn on smooth lake with dad
Swimming, volleyball, of course no teacher
Playing and riding bikes 'till called in for bed

Warm days... balmy nights
barbecues and campfire talks
moments together
friends, families and neighbors
good company and laughter
                  

Written April 7, 2018


'It's All About Four' Contest
By Broken Wings
Tenth Place


Forms in the order given here:(For a total of 14 lines) Cystalline-2 lines, Kimo-3 lines, Quatrain-4 lines, Tanka-5 lines

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Jan Allison May 4, 2018 at 4:33 PM You made me think of the carefree days of childhood and the endless days of the summer holidays:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Gentry May 4, 2018 at 11:28 PM Thanks, Jan! I appreciate your comments. Those days seemed to go on forever...

Eve Roper May 1, 2018 at 7:52 PM Beautiful imagery, Susan, {:~) congratulations on your placement Hugs Eve ~`* Susan Gentry May 1, 2018 at 10:59 PM Thank you Eve. :)

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2018 at 5:33 PM Oh I do recall those wonderful days!!! Wonderful topic you chose, Susan, and congrats on your win. Susan Gentry April 30, 2018 at 12:05 AM Why thank you! They were great days.

Constance La France April 29, 2018 at 10:58 AM Susan, congratulations on your placement in my contest. Your poem made me long for summer, well done ! Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 12:30 PM Thank BW! It was different and challenging which i call fun :) Am so honored to have placed. I've read some awesome poems for this. Thanks for all you do.

James Inman April 29, 2018 at 9:12 AM Susan, you've captured my heart with this. You're beautiful imagery reminds us that it is a joy to be alive and there are so many pleasures to gain from life's simplicity if we can but find them. Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 12:28 PM Thank you James. Yes, and I remember they weren't super big deals, just gatherings, everyone chipped in, no drama, just fun. I may be looking back with rose-colored glasses but I don't think so.

Line Gauthier April 29, 2018 at 7:41 AM O the fun of summer days. Congrats on your win with this lovely poem, Susan. Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 12:26 PM Thank you Line! Appreciate your input.

Mike Gentile April 29, 2018 at 6:01 AM Congratulations to you too, Susan, more than refreshed am I now , fun lovely poem xxoo Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 12:26 PM Thanks Mike. Good to hear. :)

Jean Murray April 29, 2018 at 2:34 AM Beautiful flow throughout Susan. Well done on your placement. Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 3:36 AM Thanks Jean. Appreciate your input. Thanks for reading and comments. :)

Subimal Sinha-Roy April 29, 2018 at 1:44 AM Congratulations, Susan on your win. Nice alliterations. Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 3:35 AM Thanks so much. You too! :_

Becca Teagan April 9, 2018 at 8:35 PM Makes me long for summer! Nicely done! Susan Gentry April 9, 2018 at 9:13 PM Thanks. Appreciate your comments.

Viv Wigley April 8, 2018 at 10:29 PM Ecellent, Susan, well constructed, flows, and choc full of lovely memories. Will do well, I'm sure. Viv x Susan Gentry April 9, 2018 at 9:12 PM Thanks for reading and commenting. Appreciate your input.

Gershon Wolf April 8, 2018 at 9:21 PM Warm, wonderful, once-upon-a-time feelings, which make the heart tingle. Lovely write, Susan! :) gw Susan Gentry April 9, 2018 at 9:11 PM Thanks for reading and commenting, gw :)

FJ Thomas April 8, 2018 at 7:35 PM A beautiful nostalgic write Susan. Susan Gentry April 9, 2018 at 9:10 PM Thanks.

Reason A. Poteet April 8, 2018 at 2:59 PM Nostalgia created, thanks for the memories and the knowledge that many of us enjoy the same remembrances of summer. Susan Gentry April 8, 2018 at 7:23 PM Thank you for reading and commenting.

Arturo Michael April 8, 2018 at 11:36 AM A wonderful time indeed...forever in your memory...on paper, it'll be...Enjoyed it...Happy Sunday... Susan Gentry April 8, 2018 at 7:22 PM Thank you. Happy Sunday to you also.