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All spring flowers are gone their task is done But now we have blooms with colours so pure The days are warm and bright with golden sun Clear cloudless sky with a stunning azure. Buzzing bees fly from flower to flower Gathering amber nectar for their queen The lawns so dry they need a rain shower Hopefully restore them to a lush green. Graceful butterflies fluttering around Adding to that tranquil summer image An aerial spectacle without sound In winter, a scene we all envisage. If only these days could forever last But soon they'll be a fond memory past. Written on the 24th May 2018.

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Valsa George

Date: 1/8/2023 8:14:00 PM

Time will fly and seasons come and go. Yesterday's scenes will become today's memory. Beautiful summer days with flowers, butterflies and bright sunshine are beautifully captured.,

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/8/2023 11:00:00 PM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm looking forward to spring already. Lots of rain and cold days here at the moment. Tom

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/22/2018 5:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this beautiful well-written poem! Great imagery. Yes, blink and it's gone.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/22/2018 9:35:00 PM

Thank you Susan, its amazing how quick it goes. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/21/2018 7:19:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Tom. Well done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/21/2018 8:26:00 AM

Thank you very much Line. Tom.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/20/2018 12:14:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Tom :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/20/2018 12:23:00 PM

Thank you very much Heidi. Tom.

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/20/2018 7:46:00 AM

Such a beautiful summer scene you have painted with your wonderful poem, Tom. congrats on your well deserved placement!! I hope summer sticks around for a long while!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/20/2018 8:01:00 AM

Thank you Mike, I Hope it does too, cold beer and barbecues, bliss. Tom

Mick Talbot

Date: 6/19/2018 10:18:00 PM

You are definitely seeing a lot more than I am up here in Lincoln, lucky you, and seeing your sonnet was placed congratulations too!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2018 11:39:00 PM

Thank you Mick, trouble is after a few days it goes a bit grey and cold and again out come the coats. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/19/2018 7:34:00 PM

A beautiful summer scene, expertly painted, Tom! … and yes, I too, wish it could last forever … but alas, 'tis fleeting, as are all worldly pleasures, it seems... Congratulations on your placement in the contest! Best always, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2018 11:37:00 PM

Thank you for your congrats Gershon. Having seasons does make us appreciate summer more although in the uk after a nice warm spell comes lots of rain Tom

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 6/13/2018 7:41:00 AM

Great imagery here, Tom. Very wonderfully, well written sonnet. An enjoyable read.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/19/2018 6:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Rhoda, happy you liked it. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/2/2018 3:32:00 AM

A pleasure enjoyed, in memory enfolded! Serene beauty.. Nature unfolding for a brilliant pen in the heart of a poet! A wonderful Sonnet Tom! Enjoyed reading. Stay blessed.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/2/2018 9:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Besma, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2018 6:39:00 PM

but at least we can always look forward to them returning. I just adore seeing my roses and decorative trees in bloom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2018 6:53:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, that is so true I don't mind the seasons because when they do come around I think you do appreciate them more. Tom.

Roy Pett

Date: 5/27/2018 11:14:00 AM

This is a beautifully written sonnet Tom an absolute joy to read.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/27/2018 1:44:00 PM

Thank you very much Roy, I've got the sonnet bug at the moment. Tom

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/27/2018 10:46:00 AM

Are you a New Englander by chance? You are definitely a Sonnet-writer-word-smither. As is fitting the theme, the imagery in this sonnet is as bright as colorful days of Spring to Summer can be. A joy to read, Tom! Poetry hugs ... CayCay (Virginia)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/27/2018 1:37:00 PM

Thank you very much for your kind words CayCay, no I'm from Worcestershire in the UK, about half an hour from where Shakespeare was from.I've only wrote about five of this form but I'm getting the bug. Tom

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 5/27/2018 8:07:00 AM

An awesome nature write Tom; I wish the spring/summer days could last forever too! (Even though my allergies suffer and I go through many a kleenex lol!)~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/27/2018 9:53:00 AM

Thank you Cheryl, beautiful seasons spring and summer, hope pollen count isn't to high for you. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/26/2018 8:26:00 AM

Love your poem and the response from our master gardener Demetrios. A splendid poem Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2018 12:32:00 PM

Thank you Richard, I couldn't agree more, his roof garden is amazing. Tom.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/26/2018 8:08:00 AM

WoW! Tom, This is simply beautiful and breathtaking. I love the amazing imagery you created in this well written Sonnet. I enjoy "anything" Spring I was born in the Spring. You complimented the season very well in this piece.Is this for a contest? If it is I wish you the best of luck in the contest. PS, I just noticed your title "Summer Days" I got a Spring vibe from this poem. Never the less great write:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2018 12:49:00 PM

Thank you Alexis, we're just leaving spring now and temperature's are rising, and winter is now a distant memory. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Maria Williams

Date: 5/26/2018 7:58:00 AM

If only these days could last you forever Tom. In a garden like this, how could one not be overjoyed. Love this Sonnet of yours....Maria hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2018 12:36:00 PM

Thank you Maria, it is a beautiful season without a doubt. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/26/2018 12:39:00 AM

We have so much rain here, our green is all over the place. I wish you some rain, Tom. Beautiful piece.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/26/2018 2:01:00 AM

Thanks Caren, must have spoke too soon, that's all we've had the last few days. Tom.

Lisa Brown

Date: 5/25/2018 11:48:00 AM

Lovely read Tom but I think this one was composed at the beginning of the week!! My lawn certainly needs some added lushness haha!!! :-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/25/2018 11:52:00 AM

Thanks Lisa. Haha, I can send you some of our rain. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/25/2018 4:18:00 AM

- "If only these days could forever last" ... could not agree more, Tom - A beautiful sonnet - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/25/2018 4:44:00 AM

Thanks Sunshine, our hot spell has finished , rain now, hope you're having better weather. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 5/24/2018 1:32:00 PM

Beautiful imagery, Tom! A pity that lovely scenes like these don't last forever! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2018 2:45:00 PM

Thanks Paul, I know but I suppose it makes us appreciate it when those days come around again. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/24/2018 6:04:00 AM

Have you observing my roof garden my dear friend, Tom? I couldn't have described spring better than that! Reading your magnificent poem I could observe , live before me, the bees and the butterflies! Let us enjoy every moment of bloom before they become memories! Superbly written!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2018 6:18:00 AM

Haha Demetrios, you're spot on, I was admiring your roof garden in the picture and what a beautiful roof garden you have , so colourful too. Thank you.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/24/2018 5:47:00 AM

Beautiful Tom. Yes, after a long winter, it is so special. :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2018 6:01:00 AM

Thank you Heidi, We had a late start to spring but it seems summer has now arrived at long last. Tom