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The Fall of Summer

pastel June roses afternoon picnic baskets hiking a mountain meadow the wanderlust thirst as open as the ocean beneath a fair freckled sky drunk on sunshine wine sunburns and blistered noses sticky glazed humidity crowds of rowdy kids traffic congested beaches August comes, longing for fall 6/22/23 POTD ~ 6/24/23

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/13/2023 3:06:00 PM

Very beautiful! You seem to be really down to earth.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/29/2023 3:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your Top 100 New Poems list poem, "Fall of Summer", Michelle. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

John Watt

Date: 7/9/2023 11:03:00 PM

Michelle, love your wordplay in the title, not to mention your usual array of delectable phrasing ("fair freckled sky" and "sticky glazed humidity" to name two favorites). Yes, eventually the heat wears us down and we long for Fall, but one could argue that each season has its down side, and the heart is prone to yearn for whatever comes next. Lovely writing, artistry sib - congrats for the POTD! ~ John

Sally Eslinger

Date: 7/7/2023 5:46:00 AM

True! And so lovely as you have so excellently selected summer’s iconic scenes. I love your “freckled sky!” P.s. I’ve had a horrid year health-wise, lacking the strength to tap-tap my keyboard after getting set the poems that came/mental ok, but body unable. Have truly missed you! & your poems! HUGS!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/28/2023 12:02:00 PM

He I think knew that 3 months for each season was more than enough, He knows about all the kids and as we grow into adults . It gets so hot towards the end of Summer that we long for Autumn and cooler days. Well penned my friend, Blessings, hugs, Jennifer. WOW Michelle, I see POTD and there huge congratulation due - always a great honor to be chosen. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anil Deo

Date: 6/27/2023 3:47:00 PM

Shalom shalom congrats, too. Maureen said it so well. Kudos my Sis Michelle

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/26/2023 6:48:00 PM

Sizzling hot talent you. Belated congratulations on POTD. Fave’n. (a little awe struck by this one) xomo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/26/2023 5:12:00 AM

Makes me smile! What a joy to read, Michelle! Love fair freckled sky & drunk on sunshine wine. Congratulations on POTD!

Deb M

Date: 6/25/2023 11:01:00 PM

Congratulations Michelle on POTD for such a lovely poem! Debx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/25/2023 12:39:00 PM

Thank you everyone for your kind comments, I am very flattered this was picked to be a potd, I have been sick all weekend so could not respond until now but I am very grateful for all your thoughtful words~

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/25/2023 7:05:00 AM

Huge congratulations my friend, on this jewel becoming POTD! Every verse golden and overall a very fine creation. And that is hard to do but you accomplished it splendidly. A fav. God bless.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/25/2023 6:42:00 AM

Congratulations on the Rise of the Fall, Michelle! Kudos, Gershon

Valsa George

Date: 6/25/2023 4:49:00 AM

Summer is the best time for picnics ! You have painted a series of summer scenes. Lovely description. Congratlations Michelle on your POTD. Enjoy the honor!

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 6/24/2023 11:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/24/2023 7:55:00 PM

Dear Michelle, you've described the season of summer in such a sensational way. The images you paint are so vivid and creative. I completely agree, after enduring the sultry heat; a cooler temp is more than welcomed. I'm placing this in my favorites, to read again and again. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Arlo Parker

Date: 6/24/2023 7:40:00 PM

Just plain lovely, Michelle.Worthy recognition. :o)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 6/24/2023 5:14:00 PM

Such vivid imagery creating emotions and memories! I can see it all and feel it through your words Michelle. Congratulations on POTD! Hugs, Susan :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 6/24/2023 1:57:00 PM

Michelle--I appreciate how you captured the summer with your imagery. I like 'sticky glazed humidity,' for it reminds me of the humidity in my part of Texas. Like your poem, I love summer, but by August I'm ready for fall, weary of the blistering heat. Well written. Congrats on POTD

Joseph May

Date: 6/24/2023 10:45:00 AM

Summertime fun, Very nicely penned Michelle, Congrats on POTD

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2023 8:29:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I Love This Write. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away..................

Bill Baker

Date: 6/24/2023 6:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD my friend. Great imagery that painted a familiar image from my past. I try to avoid sunburn on my aging skin as I age. lol Have a great weekend, Michelle. Bill