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Sweet Summer

To thrushes’ serenade at blush of dawn and with the blooming of magnolia trees, sweet Summer wills the sun to smile upon the meadow flowers scenting morning’s breeze. Sometimes she’s mellow; other times she’s bold. She’ll sizzle, yet she’ll soothe with wind’s embrace. She’s strawberries, fireflies and marigold. In azure skies, she plants a rainbows’ grace. Then drawn-out days at last come to an end. Persimmon sunsets disappear from sight when shadows creep and into darkness blend, but her bright stars can light the blackest night. I still recall how all my cares were flung when she came. Oh, to be once more so young!

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Date: 7/18/2025 8:44:00 AM
What a beauty!! Summer is!!!
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Date: 7/18/2025 7:21:00 AM
lovely nostalgic write, my friend
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Date: 7/18/2025 4:38:00 AM
A lovely sonnet that captures summer’s warmth, playfulness, and wistful farewell with vivid imagery and gentle rhythm. The final couplet is especially moving—longing and nostalgia wrapped in poetic grace. Beautifully done!
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Date: 7/17/2025 10:34:00 PM
"She’s strawberries, fireflies and marigold." -- love those images. "I still recall how all my cares were flung when she came. Oh, to be once more so young!" -- Indeed, I miss young...when all were exciting and beckoning. Miss the mystery most of all...not knowing so much.
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Date: 7/17/2025 10:30:00 PM
A lovely sonnet . "She’ll sizzle, yet she’ll soothe with wind’s embrace". Love the personification of summer. All the Best.
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Date: 7/17/2025 8:10:00 PM
Such beautiful imagery, such sweet sentiment. I love the ending. So emotional.
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Date: 7/17/2025 7:08:00 PM
"Sweet summer wills the sun to smile upon the meadow flowers", Wonderful write Andrea
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Date: 7/17/2025 5:30:00 PM
great sonnet, final verse is "outstanding" enjoyed have a nice week end poet
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Date: 7/17/2025 5:14:00 PM
I always enjoy a good Sonnet, Andrea. Thanks for sharing yours with us today. Hugs, Bill
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