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Summertime

Summer, a time of feasting Berry pies and fireflies Long evening walks.. Swimming holes, and fishing poles Salty taste of sweaty skin... Drinks with ice, watermelon slice Neighbors visiting on the porch... An ant parade, cool lemonade Walking barefoot in the grass.. Robin's nests and overnight guests Sleepy days with no agenda.. Baseball games and bonfire flames Summer, a time of feasting ... Something to remember- in November es

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David Williams

Date: 6/29/2012 1:24:00 PM

Barbara, belated congrats on your win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/27/2012 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in the Summer contest Barbara. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2012 7:12:00 PM

Hey, Barbara, I sure remember reading this one earlier and here it is again on the winners' list. Congrats for the HM. I sure enjoyed it.

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/26/2012 6:45:00 PM

Our summer memories are what keeps the chill off those cold winter nights!! I will have to re-read your poem some night in January!! :) (PS....hope you and Debbie have a wonderful San Francisco adventure!!)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/26/2012 6:30:00 PM

Barbara,,, congrats in DG, contest... I am so happy to see you on her wonderful list.. Always~PD

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/26/2012 6:05:00 PM

I wonder why we always wish for what isn't there LOL ..now it's too hot! then it's too wet..then too cold..goodness I am beginning to sound like Goldie Locks, can't wait to see you next week! Congrad's on your win Light & Love

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/26/2012 2:04:00 AM

All the fun things of summer in this delightful poem Barbara. Thanks for your comment on Bodega Bay...my daughter lives near-by and it is a breath of fresh air.