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Summers Edge

Magnolia and pink mimosa garden path with swollen dirt from pop-up storms. Cloud cover’s pleasant, slightly sultry. I, the adult, adjure my joints to sport. Delight of finger flowers, red trumpet bling, along the meander of old man creek. Kids of Summer, dip thigh-deep, ‘neath the wooden bridge. Swings seizing the edge, slides a-whiz, rainbow puddles. Pleasantries exchanged between adults with perceptive eyes and wry smiles. Unleashed from indoors, pups pull on their leashes desperate to be kids. 6/28/2021

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Date: 7/13/2021 11:42:00 PM
I am ready to find this place today "Kids of Summer, dip thigh-deep, ‘neath the wooden bridge" - and be young again too!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/14/2021 5:01:00 AM
We often live through the young as we get older! Thanks for all the reads. God bless your day!
Date: 7/5/2021 9:01:00 AM
What a wonderful write. I would love to walk in a flower garden. Have a blessed day/week writing away.................
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/14/2021 5:02:00 AM
Amidst nature, we thrive! I hope you find your garden. <3
Date: 7/1/2021 10:29:00 AM
- I remember a butterfly childhood ... where children were children ... and summer was wonderful - a great poem, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/1/2021 1:18:00 PM
Thank you, sweet lady!
Date: 6/30/2021 8:10:00 PM
Love the journey through your poem, Kim.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/1/2021 1:18:00 PM
Thank you, Harry!
Date: 6/30/2021 5:43:00 AM
Wonderful painting with words you give us. Sounds like you live in a fabulous climate and community. This read is a delightful respite. For am living in Phoenix now...and summer is when we hibernate. But I do recall my early years, passed joyfully with loving family and friends in a far greener valley.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/1/2021 12:32:00 PM
Must be hard to live in the desert. Glad I brought you to a place of memories :)
Date: 6/29/2021 6:16:00 PM
There is something special about the lazy crazy days of summer which you captured in this delightful verse... Take care... Shirley
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/29/2021 8:03:00 PM
Thank you, Shirley!
Date: 6/28/2021 8:19:00 PM
I could hardly get past 'I, the adult, adjure my joints to sports.' Hilarious and tragically sad simultaneously. Just love the way you put this, Kim... And truth be told, the whole poem is magnificent! FAVE! :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 8:31:00 PM
Thank you, dear friend! So glad you enjoyed this!
Date: 6/28/2021 3:50:00 PM
Ah summer. It would be nice to be young again. Great stuff here. God Bless, JB
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 4:37:00 PM
Thank you, sweet Judy!
Date: 6/28/2021 3:35:00 PM
The fun and happiness of long anticipated summer is evoked in this charming verse. So engaging! Evelyn
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 4:37:00 PM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Date: 6/28/2021 11:03:00 AM
Great imagery. You captured summer ver well. Lovely poem. Enjoyed reading.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 1:59:00 PM
Thank you, Rama!
Date: 6/28/2021 10:20:00 AM
The feel good season captured well in your verse Kim. Tom
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 2:00:00 PM
Thank you, Tom! It’s been nice to get out!
Date: 6/28/2021 9:05:00 AM
Kim, You know this tale rocks in perfect flow with such a well described moment in Summer. A Fave. -Richard
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 9:15:00 AM
Thank you so much, dear Richard! :)
Date: 6/28/2021 8:35:00 AM
What a wonderful description of summer activities. Loved the idea of dogs wanting to play. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/28/2021 9:15:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed that :)

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