Janice Canerdy Poet Footle

Summertime

Kids shout,
“School’s out!”

So soon,
it’s June.

July,
temp’s high.

Kids play
all day.

Ump’s call:
“Foul ball.”

Grass grows. 
Dad mows.

Sun’s hot.
Pool’s not.

Rest time, 
sublime

Mom’s made
Kool-Aid

Childhood,
so good


June 1, 2022
entered in a Brian Strand Premiere Choice Contest    Placed 6th

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JC Brul June 6, 2022 at 11:07 PM Perfect!!! Congratulations! Janice Canerdy June 7, 2022 at 6:45 PM Thanks a million, JCB! Janice

Kim Rodrigues June 6, 2022 at 6:52 AM Love this, Janice! Sun’s hot, pool’s not, Mom’s made, Kool-Aid. Janice Canerdy June 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM Thanks so much, Kim. Janice

Rico Leffanta June 2, 2022 at 11:21 AM Well thought and done! Climate change ensures they will have sun! Aloha! Janice Canerdy June 2, 2022 at 11:52 AM Thanks for the creative comment, Rico. Janice

L Milton Hankins June 1, 2022 at 7:59 PM Well, this is certainly a winner in Strand's contest, Janice. He's very partial to Footles. But, indeed, these are very, very good ones! I admire your ability to do this. Janice Canerdy June 2, 2022 at 11:53 AM Milton, THANKS a million. I needed these kind words. Janice

Tom Cunningham June 1, 2022 at 3:50 PM Great string og summertime footles Janice, they're so addictive once you start. Good luck in the contest. Tom Janice Canerdy June 2, 2022 at 11:54 AM Thanks so much, Tom. Janice

Vijay Pandit June 1, 2022 at 2:22 PM Every pair evokes special sights and sounds encountered in summertime. Aptly portrayed for Brian's contest. A sure winner, Janice. Janice Canerdy June 2, 2022 at 11:54 AM Thanks a million, Vijay! Janice