Ann Peck Poet Quatrain

Summer, So Soon Surrendering

Must summer leave so soon, I bemoan.
So briefly she seemed to last this year.
Golden days gone, merely moments flown.
With no warning, Autumn nudges near.

Yes, I'll miss her bountiful blossoms
perfume pretending as balmy breeze.
Baby blue skies, sunsets' fevered flames,
gentle whispers among dappled leaves.

I know Autumn has her own blessings:
leaves of amber, gold, and ruby red.
Yet, they soon spill, leaving lonely limbs,
and we'll know winter is just ahead.

I've never longed for Winter's weather,
Just jasmine skies and a sunshine day,
raindrop music on wistful willows.
Ah, lovely Summer, why can't you stay?

August 28, 2022
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Anne E Sangster - K September 10, 2022 at 5:43 AM Indeed, I too wish summer could stay. Another beautiful poem Ann! Cheers my friend:-)

Barry Stebbings September 1, 2022 at 11:04 AM Lovely imagery with flowing lines. A beautiful poem, Ann. Good luck in the contest. // Barry. Ann Peck September 13, 2022 at 11:34 AM Thank you so much, Barry. Ann Peck September 3, 2022 at 10:09 AM Barry, Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate.

Suzanne Clear August 29, 2022 at 11:18 AM Anne, it seems as if another loss would be easier....makes me appreciate this weather we have now. Wonderful thoughts, again Anne, as usual. Thank you dear heart........suzanne Ann Peck August 30, 2022 at 8:45 AM If we could have Autumn weather and Summer blossoms...sigh. Thanks, dear Suzanne.

Rico Leffanta August 29, 2022 at 11:05 AM Or you could move to Hawai'i! Aloha! Ann Peck August 30, 2022 at 8:39 AM Well, yes...why didn't I think of that long ago. :)

Janice Canerdy August 29, 2022 at 8:11 AM Ann, this is a lovely, vividly descriptive, appealing poem. I must say, though, I'm ready to say bye-bye to Mississippi humidity! :-) Janice Ann Peck August 30, 2022 at 8:43 AM I know, Janice. The heat has been pretty awful here. :) Thanks much for your comments.

L Milton Hankins August 28, 2022 at 2:06 PM I love this poem, Ann, because it expresses my sentiments exactly. I dread winter like a plague, and though summer is pretty hot these days, I'll take July any day over January! Ann Peck August 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM I know, winter is dreary. Summer keeps getting hotter, but there are so many lovely things about it. Thank you for your kind words, Milton.

Deb M August 28, 2022 at 2:01 PM What a wonderful poem Ann penned beautifully! Debx Ann Peck August 28, 2022 at 3:04 PM Deb, Thank you so much. I really hate to see summer go, even tho the heat was pretty awful. :)