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Wake Me Up When September Ends Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Daniel Henry Rodgers

When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up (DHR) 

As a caboose is to a train, September is to the summer. The train finishes with red, the summer also finishes with red. Red from the hot days, red from the painful sunburns, red from barbequing over hot coals, red showing off the long pretty sunsets. Like a bear sleeping through winter, I would love to sleep through the summer. When the hot summer is over, when September ends you must wake me up Oh yes, I want to see the pretty fall colors. The trees are dressed in golds, oranges and rusts, the squirrels are having fun playing tag, as they hide their nuts for the winter. The very hot weather is gone until next year, a cool breeze covers me like a soft blanket. As September says good-bye until next year, winter will set in with cold winds. Old sweaters will come out ready to wear, as a new one or two will be bought. What a magical time of the year, holidays with family, friends and food, celebrating one year out and a new one coming in.
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Hind Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 12:38 PM
ah lovely :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 1:11 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, lovely. I love fall/winter/spring. I hate the summers. Way toooooo hot. Yesterday was 115. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Buhagiar Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM
A picturesque portrait of early autumn. It is the season I love best😍
Goldsmith Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 11:29 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, A picturesque portrait of early autumn. Great to see you here writing. Hope you are feeling OK. It was so much fun to write. I  love fall/winter/spring. I hate the summers. Way toooooo hot 100'sssssss. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Empress Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 7:25 AM
I always found autumn gorgeous ~ for some reason, and September has always been a hard one for me, so this prompt is really one I might be inspired to write on. However sweet soul Paula, the way youv painted imagery and how you’ve written in such a descriptive manner is stunning and soul warming! Pleasure reading Sending you light always 💫 🌙
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, stunning and soul warming. Great hear you say, Pleasure reading. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Sharma  Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Awwwwn the year-round journey that you have painted with orchestrating seasons that ebb and flow from the shore of life ~ just so beyond artistic and hopeful in every way, dear Paula.. love how you've woven this for the contest! "The trees are dressed in golds, oranges and rusts, the squirrels are having fun playing tag" How sweet! And heartwarming! Pleasure reading your soulful words always! Best of luck in the contest, sending you starlight and moonbeams 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💜💜💫💫
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Also Thanks for your, Best of luck in the contest. Glad you found this to be, sweet/heartwarming. Also glad you enjoyed reading.  It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Gasun Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Marvelous write my dear poet friend Paula. A great winning entry. Good luck always dear. Thanks for sharing. Belated thanks also for reading my poems and your warm congratulatory greetings. Sorry for always being late. Hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, Marvelous write. Great to see you here. Hope you are OK. You are Never late, right on time. It was so much fun to write. Hugs..... Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Daniel Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Lovely work, Paula😊
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, Lovely work. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2026 at 12:22 AM
This is super clever and cute. One of your best!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, super clever and cute. So glad you like it. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
outstanding imagery and captivating poem....a solid contest contender....and thanks for consistently reading my poems. You are appreciated. hugs & blessings, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be an, outstanding imagery and captivating poem. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Kendrick Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Paula, this one reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it today. 👏✍️. Sara K.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you enjoyed reading. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
DiMino Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM
"Like a bear sleeping through winter, I would love to sleep through the summer." -- I hear you. Winter is our best season here in the South West USA. But my bones do feel better in the summer. Can't stand the cold anymore...including air-conditioning. What's going on lately? Most of the folks I follow have been publishing far less. Something I don't know about? Maybe just summer vacations...like you say, in Phoenix we hibernate.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you enjoyed reading. It was so much fun to write. Oh yes, winter is a great time out here. I also love fall/spring. I hate the summers but No place to run to. Does Not seem as many writing here. Maybe it is summer vacation but I think most kids are back in school by now. Maybe they are tired of writing. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
George Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:57 AM
A lovely poem on the joy and excitement the changing seasons bring on human lives. Of all the seasons you seem to love winter. How strange that except winter, l like all the other three seasons. Wish you all the best in the contest, Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:44 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, A lovely poem. I love fall/spring the best then winter. The summer with the 100'sssss is a killer week after week. Sometimes they have had to close the airport for the heat. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Anaya Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Red goes a long way when it associates with summer, and you did this do well. A cool September title, Paula. Best of luck in contest!😊
Anaya Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
110 degrees here🥵 Autumn 🍂 blessings
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:44 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Also Thanks for your, Best of luck in contest. Glad you enjoyed reading. It was so much fun to write. Yes, many red things for the summer. I love the cooler weather. These 100'sssss is a killer week after week. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Crandall Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Great poem - wow, so many red things at the end of summer!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 1:44 PM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be a, Great poem. Yes, many red things for the summer. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Radice Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Late September - Early October often brings with it a sense of calm (for me anyway) after the busy summer months and as one who doesn’t like too much heat (it’s been a scorching drought of a summer so far in Ol’ Blighty) I empathise with you. Fine writing Paula. As always I’m fascinated by words. For caboose we Brits tend to say ‘brake van’ but caboose sounds so much better. I think it actually sounds like an animal but that’s just me :) Good luck for the contest. Cheers - Gary
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 10:52 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Also Thanks for your, Good luck for the contest. Glad you found this to be, Fine writing. It was so much fun to write. Yes, the last train car is a red caboose car. OK, the red animal is bring up the rear of the train. Better??? Hahaha!!! I also hate the heat. Always over a 100 here. Up to 125. Sometime they close the airport down. Not sure if they did this year. One word can have more than one meaning. I call it a fun word. Cheerssssss to you/have a fun day. Wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
blegh Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 3:06 PM
you have a brilliant way with words and painted the narrative beautifully. i enjoyed this read, much love <3
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 9:59 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you enjoyed reading. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Narain Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Great poem. It captures the atumn scenary beautifully. Great for contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be a, Great poem. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Poet Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Paula, your poem beautifully captures a serene and dreamlike scene. The use of vivid imagery and a soothing atmosphere creates a great scene.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you enjoyed reading. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Smith  Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Putting it in my calendar to wake you. Nicely written.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, Nicely written. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Edmonds  Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 1:34 AM
A great take on the contest theme Paula, enjoyed the read.. Beryl 😊
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be, A great take on the contest. So glad you enjoyed reading.   It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Hello Paula :-) Very nice read! Have a nice season! Blessings!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM
"Thank You" for stopping over to read my "When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Glad you found this to be a, Very nice read. It was so much fun to write. Yes, wake me up when September is over so I can write some more. Hahaha!!!!!............
Goldsmith Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"When September Ends You Must Wake Me Up." Date Written:8/18/2026 Written By Human Poet......
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