Summer's Interlude

Beneath a lovers’ moon, Summer breezes in.
In still-cool primrose evenings lingering from spring,
she whispers in my ear.
I hear. . .
honey bees near lilacs, whippoorwills in leafy trees,
and somewhere. . . 
A hoot owl in the night.

Beneath a beaming sun, Summer carries on
inhaling and exhaling sultry days.
On languid afternoons beyond a yellow flowered meadow, 
she finds me as I wade into a stream. 
Warmly, she breathes upon my cheek. 
I feel. . .
the squish of mud beneath my toes,
cool water all around me,
and tiny tadpoles flitting round my knees.

Beneath an autumn moon, Summer slips away
sigh. . .ing  into
still-hot waning days.
I smell her fragrance in the blooms of asters that I pluck;
I see her in a golden-glitter dusk and
I hear her in the cries 
of wild geese across the sky
calling out to me her last goodbye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Yvonne Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 8:59 AM
Did you hear the joke about the three holes. Well, well, well! Another excellent write and like everything that I read of yours I am faving this one too. Still my favorite poet overall.
A   Avatar
March 28, 2013 at 9:38 PM
I like this very much,, you always know how to pull off all these contest... that is why we love you.. Congrats with your winning poem...Linda
Konos Avatar
March 28, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Thank you for entering my contest. Very nice....
May Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 7:13 PM
I love your poems about the seasons ...... congrats on a fine win...
Taylor Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Congrats, Andrea. Excellent, well deserved win. Nice going. hugs Ralph
Ober Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Absolutely beautiful descriptions. You have used some really gorgeous language here ("languid"), and I loved the way you spaced out "sighing." I strive to write poetry the way you do! Faved! And congrats, of course :)
Jones Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful summer's win Andrea.....Donna
Hunter Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 7:17 AM
Oh, this is smooth and dreamy ... feels like summer. Congrats! another fav...
Richards Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 8:23 PM
You have an unending wealth of beautiful poems.....each one is a winner!!
Seal Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 6:59 PM
Congratulations on your win in this contest Andrea, I always enjoy reading your poems, this portrays the mood very nicely. Thanks for your comments on mine, Take care, Regards Richard
Williams Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Andrea, belated congrats on your win..David
K. Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Oh! How cool that we both entered July 2010 writes! hehe I can't help but read my comments here too :) I enjoyed reading this gem again and I'm so glad you entered this for another "airing" so to speak! Super congrats on your win sweetie! And thanks for always dropping by my poems ;) hugs to you!
Brown Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the Summer contest aNDREA. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM
so many tender visual effects that placed me right into the scene, andie... kudos to you for the win!..) huggs!
Richards Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Such a lovely view of summer...(especially love the feel of mud between my toes!!) Congrats to your joyful poem!
A   Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Hi, Andrea,,, congrats in DG, contest... I am so happy to see you on her wonderful list.. Always~PD
Guzzi Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 4:39 PM
So dreamy Andie!! Feels like we are sleeping outside! Nice use of Free Verse too! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Puddifoot Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 3:34 PM
congrats on your winning poem andrea, this paints such a lovely visual of the progression of summer through to autumn, love that "golden-glitter dusk"! :-)
Grisetti Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 11:24 AM
A wonderful summer day. Congrats on your win.
Poet Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM
This is a melodious write from you Andrea!I think you usually don't like writing free verse.---kash
Nandy Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 5:03 AM
HI ANDREA , LOVED READING THIS FREE VERSE ! -Raj
Brown Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Catie Lindsey's contest "Free Verse". Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 5:58 AM
I hope you are having a wonderful day Andrea. To me it is always a pleasure to read your poetry. Today I want to thank you for commenting on my poetry. I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Hooray for you Andrea!!! Terrific job....and you who says she doesn't do free verse!! Outstanding!! Congratulations!!
Guzzi Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM
wowser I bet you're doing the happy dance! I know you have a hard time with free verse but look at this beauty! Congrad's hon!
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