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9/10/2026 for Alliterisen Poetry Contest sponsored by Joseph May 

Summer of Smiles

A summer of smiles, a paradise of play, 
lively, lighthearted laughter, each delirious day -
I clobbered all contenders in ping-pong. 
I sought and I seized every fly ball in the field
in the picturesque park where I wheeled.  
The charms of childhood’s recreation revealed - 
I reach back and recall a sweet summer song.
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Smith nee Howarth Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 6:27 PM
A lovely, buoyant verse whose playful alliteration and rolling rhymes beautifully mirror the carefree energy of childhood summer. The sports memories feel vivid and warmly nostalgic, and the closing “sweet summer song” leaves a particularly cheerful, lingering note.
Crandall Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Thanks, Alison! They were great summer memories.
Sharma  Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Awwwwn this is so nostalgic! And must I also highlight how stunning is the alliteration here! Absolutely swoonworthy for those summer smiles and serenity ~ love the enchanting flow throughout and also how you've woven uch nostalgic emotions here , dear David.. truly a beautiful write today, adored reading this, especially ~ "The charms of childhood’s recreation revealed - I reach back and recall a sweet summer song." Awwwn how we keep reaching back for those memories, they never truly fade from our hearts.. sending you best wishes for the contest and poetic light! 💫💫🌙🌙
Crandall Avatar
September 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Thanks, Hiya! Yep, that was the Summer of 1971, possibly the best summer of my life! For sure, the most fun.
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