Sumner Shower

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Contest: Summer Sonnet

Sponsor: X F Lavasse

18 July 2025

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How fresh the shower a man takes at dawn Daylight already so hot and intense But switching to ‘Cool’ shall stifle a yawn And shampoo lasts ages… on hair not dense A towel that is dry so patiently waits For wet human flesh which aims to be dry Perchance the human has meetings or dates Neither is true for that human is I Show me a towel that can dry a wet man When hot outdoor air sucks no vapour out But how shall I dry: I doubt that I can “Darling, please bring me one more towel,” I shout Although clammy still, aftershave won’t hurt Famous last words as I stick to my shirt

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/17/2025 6:14:00 PM

Terry - only you would write a poem about a summer shower that is literally about a shower and that is why I love reading your work! The second verse is especially delightful…

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/17/2025 5:32:00 PM

Sonds like a long, hot summer, my friend. I'd look into a 'Teflon no-stick body makeover,' if I were you. lol. ~ gw

Bill Baker

Date: 7/17/2025 5:08:00 PM

Nice Sonnet, Terry. Isn't it the true ... last line. Fun read, my friend. Write On! Bill

Terry Flood
Date: 7/17/2025 5:12:00 PM

Trouble is, Bill… I rarely wear a shirt… normally it’s a T shirt… and that’s a nightmare! It’s like trying to squeeze into a ring donut ;-)

Jan Allison

Date: 7/17/2025 5:03:00 PM

Thanks for the smiles Terry I am thankful we haven't had the extremes of temperatures like in the Uk - am over in liverpool atm but its been tolerable but pretty muggy especially at night. hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood
Date: 7/17/2025 5:14:00 PM

As Sara said… it’s like needing a shower after you’ve showered… sheesh… roll on autumn ;-)

Sara Baker

Date: 7/17/2025 5:03:00 PM

captivating, humorous, and unique take on the contest. I know what you mean with the humidity after a shower. Seems like I need a shower after the shower (ha). Best wishes with the contest. A sure winner, Sara

Terry Flood
Date: 7/17/2025 5:10:00 PM

Thanks, Sara. To be honest, my funny seemed to go walkies a while back.., and I’ve missed it. I decided today that I would write nothing, or I’d write something at least tongue in cheek. I absolutely expect an NA… but hey, you can’t have too many NAs ;-)