Summer Memories

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

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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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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/1/2024 1:38:00 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.......................

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/1/2024 3:23:00 PM

Paula, you are very supportive of your fellow poets. THANK YOU so much. Janice

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/30/2024 11:20:00 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.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/30/2024 12:15:00 PM

Emile, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my placement. Janice

Deb M

Date: 6/16/2024 3:37:00 PM

A lovely reflective poem Janice of your childhood days……and yes the years and seasons just flow by!! Debx

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/16/2024 7:08:00 PM

Thanks so much, Deb. Janice