John Lawless Poet Free verse

When Summer's Gone

As summer exits – stage left
Shall we afford it a standing “O”
Bask in the fireworks of its bounty
Weep for the hoar frost tinged roses

Shall we long for one more breath of heat
As tans fade on our bus stop children
Laugh at the faceless pumpkin gatherings
Run through the “pick your own” orchids

Will we bid adieu to a dimming sunshine
Chase our shrinking shadows through dry grass
Rollick in the too soon crisp of leaves
Gaze at the arrow tips of geese

Let us sit and tell our stories
Of secrets shared when summer’s gone

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Brandy Nicole July 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM When summer bids farewell, sending autumn's colorful smile my way, my heart smiles. :) I've been blessed with another hot, but sweet summer. It's time to embrace leaves of change. So beautiful and tender are your thoughts. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Eve Roper July 19, 2024 at 12:02 PM Love your summer exit, John. Congratulations on POTD

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 19, 2024 at 11:36 AM Hello John, A wonderful read about the fleeting of time as summer prepares to lead us into the Autumn. Yes, let us sit and tell stories of the passing of seasons. Congratulations, my friend, on POTD! - Blessings, My Dear friend, Daniel

Lin Lane July 19, 2024 at 10:48 AM We will do all the things you've written of and more. I am never sad to bid adieu to Summer. Congratulations on your potd, John.

Jim Slaughter July 19, 2024 at 10:29 AM Oh, yes, John...let's do just that. A beautiful piece, and well worthy of POTD.

Constance La France July 19, 2024 at 9:51 AM John, a truly lovely poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance

Sam Kauffman July 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM John, high fives for this pensive romp through summer memories and summer secrets! There is a tinge of sadness like green leaves tinged with scarlet yet even as we mourn the passing of summer there is a warmth to your words like summer sunshine. Congratulations on your POTD! Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith July 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful summer write. It will be back next year with all the fun. Have a fun day writing away..................

Joseph May July 19, 2024 at 7:22 AM Very nicely done, Congrats on POTD

Nancy Kaufman July 19, 2024 at 6:43 AM Dear John, Congratulations on this POTD! It depicts the splendors of summer so well. Enjoy this well selected honor..Blessings

Daisy Meadows July 19, 2024 at 5:38 AM Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Paul Willason July 19, 2024 at 3:29 AM Captures the mood of seasonal transition beautifully...the imagery of summer slowly slipping away in the fading tans of school children, arrow tips of geese etc...all combine to make this just an exquisite poem to read and unquestionably deserving of the POTD ribbon. One of the many that comes from your talented pen...enjoy the light John. Cheers, Paul

Hilda Greenhough July 19, 2024 at 3:12 AM Congratulations on POTD. I enjoy your poem.

Karen Jones July 19, 2024 at 2:39 AM John, lovely seeing you earn potd! Congratulations! Happy weekend!

Unseeking Seeker July 19, 2024 at 1:37 AM What a beautiful picture you have painted, John, superb! Warmest congratulations on POTD

Nette Onclaud July 18, 2024 at 8:34 PM there's this sense of restrained surrender about your summer sketch which punctuates the essence of your verse!...well done!

Jan Allison July 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM what wonderful imagery John I especially love the first stanza and the hoar frost tinged roses and the autumnal imagery of shadows and dry leaves - we haven't had summer yet lol:-) hugs jan xx