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Summer Memories

Independence Day
grilled hamburgers and hot dogs
marching band parades
riding the roller coaster
fireworks in the clear night sky

written June 27, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

June 30, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Yes, this is it - exactly write!

L Milton Hankins

July 1, 2021 at 7:27 AM

Thanks, Caren. I hope you are having a grilled hamburger and hot dog sort of summer!

Andrea Dietrich

June 27, 2021 at 1:39 PM

except for the roller coaster, these are all for me fourth of July memories. those were great times of our youth. I guess I do not get excited any more like in the old days, Milt. It's just me and Joe and we do not even watch fireworks. how I loved the reunions with family and those potato salads , etc!! Great nostalgic poem.

L Milton Hankins

June 27, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Ah, yes, Andrea. My mom made the best potato salad on the planet. A Fourth of July picnic was really something special back then. Today, I seldom go to the local parade, but I can sometimes see the fireworks from my house. Have a wonderful summer, Andrea.

Daniel Turner

June 27, 2021 at 12:22 PM

Isn't it cool how just the mention of the word summer brings instant images of great times and great memories. When I think of summer I think of baseball, swimming and no school. lol I enjoyed your images as well, Milt.

L Milton Hankins

June 27, 2021 at 12:25 PM

Thanks, Daniel. So, I'll look forward to your haiku with baseball, swimming, and, definitely, no school! Have a wonderful week ahead.

Tom Cunningham

June 27, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Everyone enjoying the delights summer brings, I can't wait to start living a normal life again, but for the moment we have those beautiful memories. Hope your day is going well Milton. Tom

L Milton Hankins

June 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. It is, and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead. Yes, until we get beyond this isolation, I suppose we can always enjoy those memories.

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