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Summer Solstice - My Midsummer Dream

Sweet summer comes in June and I will be 
Underneath the sun, for I’m awaiting
Midsummer dreams and my own chance to see
Magical small beings out creating
Enchantment at the setting of the sun!
Radiance can catch a wee fairy’s eye

So stones in a circle could attract one.
Objects shiny too might make one less shy!
Longer is this day, so before the night,
Sugared fruits I’ll put out too, then await
The fairies and stay awake till daylight
In case one comes. Oh, wouldn’t that be great!
Come dawn, I’ll watch sun climb high and higher
Eastward, and there I'll see the sky catch fire.


An acrostic sonnet, written June 1, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lawless Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Congrats on the top spot Andrea. The last couplet a "scorching" end to a wondrous night of solstice dreaming.
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:31 PM
love this Andrea! so creative and it even rhymes!!! on eof my faves in the contest :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Smith Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 10:50 AM
Very creative, congratulations Andrea...
Krampe Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 9:21 AM
Congrats on your win, Andrea. Makes me want to go out an look for fairies, too :)
Roper Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 8:56 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win beautiful sonnet :-) and I love the picture..
Breedt Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 4:47 AM
Congratulations on your win. I really enjoy your work and appreciate the thought and effort that goes into it. I also read fire and ice and cinder girl - outstanding and remarkable. You are different and intelligent . I don't do flowery and syrupy Your stuff is cast from a different spectrum
A  Avatar
July 24, 2016 at 1:16 AM
Beautiful warm imagery...) good night
Devnath  Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 4:37 PM
Congratulation on your win my lovely smiling friend with 7+. Loved always, bl
Inman Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 7:32 AM
Very nice dreamy poem Andrea. Well done Acrostic and rhyme. I like the challenge of mixing forms.
Walker Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 8:36 AM
Your love of Summer shines through. Congratulations on your win.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 10:20 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win! ; )
Parmale Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 9:31 PM
Wow summer is so beautiful if I see it through eyes....In India it's too hot to handle. ...However it will pave the way to the much awaited beautiful monsoon in June.... Awesome stuff as usual my favorite poet!!!!
De Burca Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 7:42 PM
Great poem so well crafted, well done in the competition.
Hagy Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 7:35 PM
Clever write... I live for summer!
Inman Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 6:36 PM
I wrote one but it didn't rhyme so I never entered the contest or posted the poem. A little different take on the theme. Nicely written.
Scars Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 5:02 PM
Andrea, congrats on your placement in the contest! :)-luloo
Hamilton Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 4:30 PM
very clever Andrea lovely poem congrats on placing hugs
Rycroft Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 2:13 PM
Beautiful words great poem well written xxx
Onclaud Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 1:23 PM
ohh, i delight in the dreamy mood of this splendid write, andie.. huggs
Thomas Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 10:50 AM
I love the effects that you've created using this poem. Simply ingenious! the fact that you created a poem that adheres to the form of sonnet, rhymes and is also an acrostic is a testament to how great a poet you are! Hats off Andrea. Hugs, Angie :)
Heemstra Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Days of summer is magical in so many ways, and your poetry is magical as well!
Vaso Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 11:00 PM
Such a beautiful tranquil lovely poem Andrea, I love when the photo so matches the sentiment of a poem! Hugs!
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 10:00 PM
Your entry is splendid Andrea. I hope to see this a top winner. Your picture enhances your poem beautifully too. #7 :)
Parker Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 9:23 PM
I'm not a fan of acrostic poetry but if I was I would like it to be done as well as you did this one...good luck in the contest
Godwin Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 6:14 PM
Impressive effort and result. I know I've never written an acrostic sonnet, but I'd enjoy the challenge. You won't need it, but Good Luck all the same ... CayCay
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