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Summer Rispetto

Today this pressure cooker heat takes our wind And hands are used as fans to cool our faces. Cloudless summer skies let UVA's descend And salty perspiration leaves its traces. A smelted feeling of being baked alive, If not for sheltered shade we would not survive. Twilight brings a respite from Apollo's fire. As moonbeams dare to fill our hearts with desire. 7-20-18 Summer Rispetto Contest. ~N/A~ Sponsor Barry Stebbings

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 8/25/2018 10:36:00 PM

I'm not familiar with this form, but I love the contents in yours - the imagery is outstanding. This must be the one we talked about on the phone. I think its a great poem throughout with a perfect closing line. Love ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/25/2018 10:49:00 PM

Yes CayCay, it is. Thank you my friend. xxoo

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/21/2018 11:14:00 AM

as someone who lives in Florida, I understand heat very well, your poem reminds me to stay inside today

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/21/2018 9:08:00 PM

We kind of share the same type of humid weather Frederic. I think you may have it worse except when the wind changes and comes in fron the south bringing with it the volcanic smog we call VOG! Cheers, Connie : )

Becca Teagan

Date: 7/21/2018 11:04:00 AM

You've aptly described the intense summer heat. Love the ending, because no matter how hot the day, there is always romance found in the moon. :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/21/2018 11:00:00 AM

Yes this summer heat is perverse. Not much of a break here at night either. Sticky! Wonderful poetry, Mrs Connie. Nothing like the moon to steal one's heart:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/21/2018 9:38:00 PM

I agree Danny. Somehow its beauty mesmerizes. Thank you my friend. : )

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/21/2018 9:09:00 AM

I could really feel summer's rage, Connie. Perfect imagery! I really enjoyed. Also, I love the heat xxxooo

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/21/2018 2:48:00 PM

Winters can be pretty bruttle if you live where it snows Mike. Those are the folks who usually enjoy summer most. I miss the four seasons which is why I write about them so much. Thank you my friend. : )

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/21/2018 1:34:00 AM

I found this very soothing and enlightening, even with all the heat this summer!!!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/21/2018 3:02:00 PM

Thank you Arthur. The main reason I don't complain about summer is because I get to see my 6 yr. old granddaughter so often, as I care for her when school is out while her parents work. Cheers : )

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/21/2018 1:21:00 AM

This poem is burning hot; it is like a sauna here, so pressure cooker made so much sense. I appreciate your magical imagery. Good luck in the contest Connie.

Carole Duet

Date: 7/20/2018 10:17:00 PM

What a "hot" poem, Connie! lol If it weren't for air-conditioning I'd never make it. Good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 11:58:00 PM

Me either Carole. My face gets flushed just from tsking a shower. I had a strange man offer me a new bottle of water on a hot day once. I must have looked like I was about to keel over. Lol.thank you Carole. ; )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2018 7:51:00 PM

wonderful job with this one, Connie. I think I wrote one too. Or maybe I did not do it yet!!gosh, I better get on the ball. soupmail.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 9:47:00 PM

Mine isn't pretty but it is real. Thanks Andrea. : )

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/20/2018 6:05:00 PM

Heat beyond compare...A smooth write... All the best Connie

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 9:46:00 PM

Thank you Arturo. I am already looking forward to fall. : )

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/20/2018 5:44:00 PM

Connie, your words enliven the summer sizzle with scorching imagery that perfectly sets up the impact of your last two closing lines. Beautifully done! Best wishes for a win my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 9:45:00 PM

Susan, You always see more than is expressed in the lines. I appreciate that. Thank you my friend. : )

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/20/2018 5:27:00 PM

Oh yes, it is insanely hot here, too. Nice summer poem. Good luck in the contest.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 9:43:00 PM

Thank you Agnes. Temp. on my car said 96 Degrees. a steam bath. : )

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/20/2018 5:02:00 PM

I can feel the body melting heat, we have had a few of them already this year. Your words bring to life those moments.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 9:40:00 PM

Thank you Casarah. At least we have not had to deal with tornados here. : )

Silent One

Date: 7/20/2018 4:07:00 PM

I liked your take on the contest... Good luck.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 4:42:00 PM

Thank you Silent. I read some that are so much better than this, like Nina's....but thought I would post this anyway. Thank you. : )

Jan Allison

Date: 7/20/2018 3:53:00 PM

You portray summer so beautifully Connie especially this one which has been so so hot:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 4:04:00 PM

Thank you Jan. This summer has been extremely hot around the world this year. It was too difficult not to write about the sauna we are all experiencing. Here is to cooler days ahead! Hugs, Connie : ) xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/20/2018 3:44:00 PM

A true to life depiction of summer as we feel it..imagery well captured..loved the turn in the ending lines..well written, as always Connie. Hope you win BIG.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/20/2018 3:51:00 PM

When the evening cools it is such a delight from humidity of a sweltering day. Thank you Vijay. Summer is my least favorite season, yet caring for my granddaughter while she is free of school makes up for the uncomfortable heat. : )