Mike Gentile Poet Rhyme

The Scent of Summer's Day

Breezes on boardwalks
                 that carry its essence
Suntans are fragranced
                   by its very presence
Beach balls are bandied
                        within its cachet
Whitecaps that rush salted
                         flurries my way

Taffy that’s pulling my nose
                               to the door
Sugared delight
                   cotton candy galore
Coconut sandies that
                          flavor my eyes
One whiff of chocolate
             I’m hooked, no surprise

Perfume of lemons
                    on girls strolling by
Peanuts’ aroma
                       by gift of the sky
French Fries and burgers
                  and hot dogs for you
Make everybody
                 know just what to do



Oh, how I long for
          the scent of Summer’s day

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Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2022 at 5:17 AM Hi Mike, I must say that my favorite seasons are Summer and Winter because you know exactly how to dress, when going out to dinner you can sit outside the restaurant within a warm breeze or sit close to a roaring flame fire in Winter. But this year the seasons seem to have a lapsed memory when it comes to each ones characteristics - we have 4 seasons in one day. i love your poems, i have said so before because one can read and enjoy them without having a dictionary next to them. Hugs Jennifer. Mike Gentile November 20, 2022 at 5:21 AM Thank you for the lovely compliment Jennifer, Happy Sunday xxoo

Bill Baker November 14, 2022 at 3:54 PM Nice collection of summer's scents, Mike. I enjoyed the trip down memory lane. Bill Mike Gentile November 15, 2022 at 11:46 AM Thank you Bill!!!

Harry Horsman November 11, 2022 at 7:20 PM Wow, This is good, Mike, a journey of pure pleasure. Harry Mike Gentile November 12, 2022 at 4:03 AM Thank you so much Harry!!!

Tom Cunningham November 11, 2022 at 10:18 AM Summer can't come quick enough Mike, hoping for a mild winter. Enjoy your weekend. Tom Mike Gentile November 11, 2022 at 12:27 PM Me too, though I can’t complain too much as I live in Florida! Enjoy you weekend as well Tom!!

L Milton Hankins November 11, 2022 at 8:49 AM Terrific, Mike. Did you realize it sings perfectly to the tune of "My Favorite Things." I love it. Hope you had a marvelous week. Mike Gentile November 11, 2022 at 12:29 PM Thanks Milt! Yes , I had that melody in my head while writing this! Glad you figured that out! Thanks

Deb M November 11, 2022 at 7:29 AM Wonderful poem about summer Mike….it took me there….described beautifully! One whiff of chocolate and Im hooked!!! Debx Mike Gentile November 11, 2022 at 12:29 PM Thanks so much Deb!! Have a lovely weekend xxoo