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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

Date: 1/16/2020 11:49:00 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
Date: 1/21/2020 10:42:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words. This is a personal favorite :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/7/2019 6:48:00 PM

I really love this poem, P. S. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice

P.S. Awtry
Date: 7/7/2019 8:28:00 PM

Thank you Janice. So glad you liked it :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/6/2019 3:28:00 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
Date: 10/6/2019 1:19:00 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

Date: 7/6/2019 1:21:00 PM

Congratulations for your poem's high win in my contest.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 7/6/2019 1:56:00 PM

Thank you Julia. I am very honored to have placed in your contest :). -ps

Georgia Kereopa

Date: 7/5/2019 4:44:00 AM

Lovely, I can see that little chin quiver but being brave.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 7/5/2019 9:23:00 AM

Thank you. -ps

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/7/2019 7:52:00 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
Date: 5/7/2019 8:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie! I am honored to have a FAVE. I am so glad you liked it!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/7/2019 5:52:00 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
Date: 5/7/2019 6:28:00 PM

Thank you Darlene! Blessings :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2019 4:41:00 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
Date: 5/6/2019 9:06:00 PM

Oh I hope that is not a prophecy! :). Thank you Caren for your kind words. -ps

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/6/2019 2:18:00 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
Date: 5/6/2019 3:14:00 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

Date: 5/3/2019 10:02:00 PM

Beautiful poem P.S., Congratulations on POTD honors...Charlie :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 11:02:00 PM

Thank you so much, Charlie :). -ps

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/3/2019 9:11:00 PM

Hdyz, sorry I missed this earlier. Best wishes, Big congrats to you Panagiota

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 9:39:00 PM

Thank you, Panagiota :) -ps

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/3/2019 6:28:00 PM

Beautiful, PS. Congrats on your POTD.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 8:37:00 PM

Thank you, Line :). -ps

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/3/2019 5:36:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD with your lovely poem!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 6:07:00 PM

Thank you Tania :) ~ps

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/3/2019 4:27:00 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
Date: 5/3/2019 5:06:00 PM

Thank you so much! I am so honored to hear that :). -ps

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/3/2019 2:48:00 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
Date: 5/3/2019 4:31:00 PM

Me too :) Thank you, Anne-Lise! ~ps

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/3/2019 1:30:00 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
Date: 5/3/2019 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Brandy :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/3/2019 12:46:00 PM

Congratulations for POTD. Well done :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Heidi :).

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/3/2019 9:54:00 AM

A bit early, but beautiful and tender writing. Congratulations.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 11:57:00 AM

Thank you very much :) -ps

Jan Allison

Date: 5/3/2019 8:04:00 AM

what super imagery PS congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 8:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Jan! :) ~ps

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/3/2019 7:59:00 AM

Magnificent piece P.S.! Just wonderful, every line. Congratulations on POTD! xomo :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 8:35:00 AM

Maureen, thank you so much! <3 ~ps

Joseph May

Date: 5/3/2019 7:35:00 AM

Wonderful write...Congrats on POTD..

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 8:29:00 AM

Thank you very much Joseph! ~ps

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 5/3/2019 7:27:00 AM

A warm and charming piece, PS... congratulations on POTD...

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 8:11:00 AM

Thank you, very much Lawerence! ~ps

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/3/2019 7:12:00 AM

Congrats on your poem of the day..well deserved.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/3/2019 8:09:00 AM

Thank you dear Vijay. :) ~ps

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/3/2019 5:36:00 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
Date: 5/3/2019 7:58:00 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

Date: 5/3/2019 5:24:00 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
Date: 5/3/2019 7:46:00 AM

What a lovely comment WW. Thank you very much :). -ps