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              July 29, 2025, entered in Line Gauthier's Bite Size Contest 119

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Summer Memories

As kids, when my siblings and I worked outside,
our energy fell prey to the summer heat.

Though respite came when the blazing sun would hide,
clouds, with the sun, can’t consistently compete.

Twilight play, cool baths, and fans helped us abide
those hot days, plus homemade ice cream, Mama’s treat.
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Goldsmith Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your Wonderful write. Homemade ice cream sounds heavenly. Wish I had some on this hot day.... Have a blessed day writing away.......................
Canerdy Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Paula, you are very supportive of your fellow poets. THANK YOU so much. Janice
Pinet Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations Janice! Your reflective poem "Years and Seasons--How They Flow", has earned you a distinguished placement in my poetry contest. I was strict, but your poem easily earned you a spot on the winner’s list. Very well done, my friend.
Canerdy Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Emile, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my placement. Janice
M  Avatar
June 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM
A lovely reflective poem Janice of your childhood days……and yes the years and seasons just flow by!! Debx
Canerdy Avatar
June 16, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Thanks so much, Deb. Janice
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