Sweet Summer

Spring slowly turned to summer
colors began to show across the plain
a month ago drab brown 
coated  the northern landscape
now with warmer weather
a explosion of color
creates visual beauty
in our peripheral view
uplifting the spirit
as summer draws nigh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Allison Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 2:20 PM
awww sweet summer indeed I hope she is round the corner to uplift our spirits with her golden glow!:-) hugs Jan xx
Babcock Avatar
June 25, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Hope your summer is going well Jan. Got some rain it was very dry so things should spruce up.
Laurie Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 12:05 AM
Hello Phyllis ... nice visuals, and we're going in the other direction although it is still quite warm - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
May 22, 2019 at 4:42 PM
It is starting to get hot but no rain. Have the flowers in the pots and the garden in so really need rain to make things grow. love phyl
Michael Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 5:28 AM
And it coming hot...Nice imagery...All the best...
Babcock Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Thanks for you comment and yes waiting for the heat of summer. love phyl
Andresen Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 1:51 PM
- We had a lovely April, dear Phyllis ... May started with snow and ice cold wind ... - You bring a lovely hope for better times ... sweet Summer :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
Babcock Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Hi AnneLise and yes we had a very cold spring and now summer is around the corner. Buds just appearing on the trees and put out my deck furniture today. love phyl
Mchattie Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 1:27 PM
I do so love the changing of the seasons. Well done. Have a great day.
Babcock Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Thanks David for your comment. Yes lovely to see some green after our cold winter. love phyl
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