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SUMMERTIME HEAT-SHM

Summertime heats the birds and bonny boughs.
Wings lighthearted and flapping with the breeze.
Likewise, the scent of honeysuckles arouse
A ring - the wedding bells of buzzing bees.

Yet, the downpour of sweat, the pavement roast,
Burnt on both sides. Oh never mind… The sun
Resounds the flute, and cheers with champagne toast,
The budding lips of two becoming one.

See! Doesn’t matter! The roses, all in bloom.
White cocklebells a gushing veil of June.
The butterfly dispels the Winter’s gloom.
Lights up bride’s eyes and cricket’s honey moon.

Fireflies, amidst the dancing guests, in flight.
Fireworks light up the countenance of night.

toast the budding lips
white cocklebells gushing veil
cricket’s honey moon

the scent of honeysuckles arouse
                                the fireflies and countenance of night

Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2023

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Silent One Date: 1/6/2024 2:33:00 PM Congratulations on your placement in the contest Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/6/2024 6:26:00 PM Thank you, my friend!

Charles Messina Date: 1/2/2024 8:26:00 AM Kim, this is so well done. It made me smile :) I love the humor too! "Burnt on both sides-oh never mind" - "See! doesn't matter!" Congratulations on your top win! Happy New Year! Charlie Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/2/2024 11:49:00 AM Thank you so much, Charlie! Happy New Year!

Sotto Poet Date: 11/20/2023 7:19:00 AM Lovely poetry to lift the heart and mind. I appreciate your thoughtful phrasing and explanation. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/20/2023 9:38:00 AM Thank you, SP!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/20/2023 2:14:00 AM How lovely to reminisce on summertime. Though here in Malta it can be very hot. Blessings. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/20/2023 9:38:00 AM Here too in Atlanta also known in the Summer as “Hotlanta”

Yann Rolland Date: 11/19/2023 5:48:00 PM very inspiring poetry to lift up my moral this week, loved your subtle words and imagery, bravo poétesse Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/19/2023 6:17:00 PM Thank you, Yann! So glad you are encouraged. :)

Judy Ball Date: 11/19/2023 1:00:00 PM Ah Summer. We do miss the warm sun, the breezes, the showers and the flowers. Nicely done Kim. Wonderful imagery. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/19/2023 6:15:00 PM Thank you, Judy!

Vijay Pandit Date: 11/19/2023 5:27:00 AM Wonderfully dwelling in memories of summertime--despite the heat and humidity of the season. On the cusp of winter is a good time to recall that warmth of summer. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/19/2023 5:40:00 AM Surely it is! I remember the year we had a strong snow storm and my husband was in India. He had a hard time understanding my dilemma because he was not in the least bit cold…lol.

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/18/2023 6:43:00 PM 'Oh, never mind' -- excellent! Gotta ignore that sweaty heat and focus on the glory of summertime. (What we did before air conditioning. I can still remember the 1950's, when our home was not air-conditioned). Go for it! ~ gw Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/18/2023 6:50:00 PM I remember a time like that! We are so spoiled!

Paige Hind Date: 11/18/2023 4:10:00 PM Gorgeous writing. I felt like I was outside in summertime, instead of inside keeping warm. :) A pleasure to read! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/18/2023 5:40:00 PM Thank you, Paige!