Time For Shower-Play-- Or

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Mild is the tempo of late noon shower, which eases hot July always aglow beguiled, youngsters rove outside for an hour-- pitch of voice chiming about trickled flow wild their plays jaunty on a green bower : Switch! The view changes as fine droplets go riled, kids watch the glare upon sun's tower— Downhill, naughty tales of brief games remain Till moist faces bear each caper … through rain. 6/27/2019 Contest of Charles messina : Rima Ottava

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/2/2019 9:21:00 PM

I second Jennifer's comment below (drop down). Your poetry, this poem -- wondrous gifts to us, your readers, on Poetry Soup. Thank you! Warm wishes, Gershon

Charles Messina

Date: 7/1/2019 2:38:00 PM

There's always time for a quick refreshing summer shower Nette, even if it is outdoors (lol) Great entry...congratulations on your win in my contest hugs // Charlie :)

John Gondolf

Date: 7/1/2019 1:11:00 PM

I just love a soft summer shower. Congrats on your win, Nette. All my best. Hugs, John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/1/2019 10:27:00 AM

Rain is so welcome in summer heat. Your lovely poem embraces its beauty Nette. A lovely entry for the contest! : ) xxoo

James Peranteau

Date: 7/1/2019 9:21:00 AM

Thus always shall i remain the child! Sweet write dear poet...may you bask in the July rains, well, here we are about to be engulfed within the drops.. shortly..this week! Have a splendid Summer Nette! Much love, james

Ralph Sergi

Date: 6/30/2019 10:27:00 AM

Truly the love of rain! My compliments , nette!

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/29/2019 4:24:00 PM

Beautiful poetry nette, as always

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/29/2019 1:53:00 PM

Ottava Rima Poetry - don't think I could ever do it - simply amazing Nette, you and your poems are a gift to Poetry Soup. Best of luck. Hugs, Jennifer.

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/28/2019 3:18:00 PM

A very picturesque piece. And one that presents imagery of youth, play and youthful life as inspiring and beautifully innocent at times... A gleaming gem.. A fav...