P.S. Awtry Poet Sonnet

Summer, Stay

An end-of-August day, the air is crisp--
the only hint that fall is on its way.
And we’ve gone to the park to share this bliss,
for school will soon cut short his time for play.

The wide, paved paths meander round a pond,
'neath walnut-laden trees, and over creeks.
Bike freed from training wheels takes him beyond
my grasp, and off he rides with ruddy cheeks.

But soon he takes a spill and grabs his knee.
His little chin aquiver but no tears.
A kiss and Batman band-aid remedy.
“All better?”  He nods bravely, quelling fears.

He scrambles to his bike and rides away.
I wish that time could slow and summer, stay.


5/1/2019

May 1, 2019
Specificity in Poetry
Sheri Fresonke Harper, Sponsor
~3rd Place

POTD 5/3/2019

Favorite Poem from May 2019
Julia Ward, Sponsor
~2nd Place

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Mahtab Bangalee January 16, 2020 at 11:49 PM awesome and wonderful poem penned -- /// kiss and Batman band-aid remedy./ “All better?” He nods bravely, quelling fears./// thanks for sharing P.S. Awtry January 21, 2020 at 10:42 PM Thank you so much for your kind words. This is a personal favorite :)

Janice Canerdy July 7, 2019 at 6:48 PM I really love this poem, P. S. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice P.S. Awtry July 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM Thank you Janice. So glad you liked it :)

Susan Ashley July 6, 2019 at 3:28 PM I was ever so charmed by the beauty and tenderness of your poem, P.S. Like the seasons, the precious time of childhood passes so quickly, much to a mother’s dismay. I loved your exceptional poetic and moving expression in this piece - ‘his little chin aquiver’ really got me. Congratulations on your excellent win my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan P.S. Awtry October 6, 2019 at 1:19 AM Susan, I was just scrolling through my poems and see your sweet comment with no reply. I would have sworn I did reply... Regardless thank you for your beautiful comment. Your comments are always a bright spot in my day. <3

Julia Ward July 6, 2019 at 1:21 PM Congratulations for your poem's high win in my contest. P.S. Awtry July 6, 2019 at 1:56 PM Thank you Julia. I am very honored to have placed in your contest :). -ps

Georgia Kereopa July 5, 2019 at 4:44 AM Lovely, I can see that little chin quiver but being brave. P.S. Awtry July 5, 2019 at 9:23 AM Thank you. -ps

Connie Marcum Wong May 7, 2019 at 7:52 PM Awwww, this is heartwarming P.S. I missed this charming poem. A belated congratulations for POTD! This gem is going into my faves! I loved it! : ) xxoo P.S. Awtry May 7, 2019 at 8:43 PM Thank you so much Connie! I am honored to have a FAVE. I am so glad you liked it!

Darlene De Beaulieu May 7, 2019 at 5:52 PM Hello P.S. Awtry, I so agree that summer should be the longer season instead of winter. My favourite season is summer. have a nice evening my friend. P.S. Awtry May 7, 2019 at 6:28 PM Thank you Darlene! Blessings :)

Caren Krutsinger May 6, 2019 at 4:41 PM Congratulations on POTD my friend. This one brings back what is important; cherish every single second. He will be bringing home his finacee' in a week. P.S. Awtry May 6, 2019 at 9:06 PM Oh I hope that is not a prophecy! :). Thank you Caren for your kind words. -ps

Gershon Wolf May 6, 2019 at 2:18 PM Wow! POTD! Back with congratulations on this wonderful sonnet being selected for an honor it -- and you -- richly deserve! Best wishes, Gershon P.S. Awtry May 6, 2019 at 3:14 PM Thank you very much Gershon. This one is special to me as I watch this little boy now a teenager become a young man, and wish time would slow :)

Charles Messina May 3, 2019 at 10:02 PM Beautiful poem P.S., Congratulations on POTD honors...Charlie :) P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 11:02 PM Thank you so much, Charlie :). -ps

Panagiota Romios May 3, 2019 at 9:11 PM Hdyz, sorry I missed this earlier. Best wishes, Big congrats to you Panagiota P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 9:39 PM Thank you, Panagiota :) -ps

Line Gauthier May 3, 2019 at 6:28 PM Beautiful, PS. Congrats on your POTD. P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 8:37 PM Thank you, Line :). -ps

Tania Kitchin May 3, 2019 at 5:36 PM Congratulations on POTD with your lovely poem! P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 6:07 PM Thank you Tania :) ~ps

Daniel Turner May 3, 2019 at 4:27 PM Congratulations on POTD PS. I remember it well, all except for the training wheels and the batman bandaid. lol I do recall many a sore knee, though. I love your sonnet! P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 5:06 PM Thank you so much! I am so honored to hear that :). -ps

Anne-Lise Andresen May 3, 2019 at 2:48 PM - I hope for a long and warm summer ... congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d., P.S. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 4:31 PM Me too :) Thank you, Anne-Lise! ~ps

Brandy Nicole May 3, 2019 at 1:30 PM So many beautiful moments shared, as tender memories are made. Vivid images caress the page, with elegance and grace. Your thoughts bring a smile. :) Congratulations P.S. AWTRY, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 2:01 PM Thank you Brandy :)

Heidi Sands May 3, 2019 at 12:46 PM Congratulations for POTD. Well done :) P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 2:01 PM Thank you Heidi :).

Sunlite Wanter May 3, 2019 at 9:54 AM A bit early, but beautiful and tender writing. Congratulations. P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 11:57 AM Thank you very much :) -ps

Jan Allison May 3, 2019 at 8:04 AM what super imagery PS congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 8:47 AM Thank you so much Jan! :) ~ps

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 3, 2019 at 7:59 AM Magnificent piece P.S.! Just wonderful, every line. Congratulations on POTD! xomo :) P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 8:35 AM Maureen, thank you so much! <3 ~ps

Joseph May May 3, 2019 at 7:35 AM Wonderful write...Congrats on POTD.. P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 8:29 AM Thank you very much Joseph! ~ps

Lawrence Sharp May 3, 2019 at 7:27 AM A warm and charming piece, PS... congratulations on POTD... P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 8:11 AM Thank you, very much Lawerence! ~ps

Vijay Pandit May 3, 2019 at 7:12 AM Congrats on your poem of the day..well deserved. P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 8:09 AM Thank you dear Vijay. :) ~ps

Robert Lindley May 3, 2019 at 5:36 AM Congratulations on your poem being award POTD. Your poem took me back to the days of my teaching both my daughter and my son to learn how to ride their new bike. Such sweet and cherished memories my friend. Thank you.. P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 7:58 AM Thank you, Robert for your sweet words. The little boy in the poem is about to begin driving lessons. I had his permission to write and post this poem. He was pleased it had placed in the contest. I can’t wait to tell him about POTD! -ps

Winged Warrior May 3, 2019 at 5:24 AM You captured the poetic essence of a family's summer day...you took us back to a place, time and feel...perhaps even smells...Well executed my friend...and Congrats!! on your POTD!!...happy summer endings...^WW^...{*J*} P.S. Awtry May 3, 2019 at 7:46 AM What a lovely comment WW. Thank you very much :). -ps

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