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You were just 
Meant to be 
a summer dream
A secret to keep 

Never knew 
I would fall so deep
Never knew a fairytale 
Would become so real
Coz now u have 
Swept me off my feet


We are 
What we are
Never too much
Just enough to be

Wish the summer never ends 
A dream from which 
I don’t have to wake 
A secret I can share
With the world 
That you are now mine

I’ll let you fly high
Reach the stars 
I will always be there 
And I know you will be too

We are 
What we are
Never too much
Just enough to be

A day at the bowls

A perfect summers day with the sky turquoise blue
A faint breeze through the trees and pink flowers in bloom
Out on the green they are dressed in their best.
Bright team colours, we expect nothing less.
At the start of the game they gather and stay.
Til someone in charge shouts out “Let’s play”.
The grass is so dry the bowls speed down the green.
Looking out from the pavilion a classic summer scene.
The bowls clack together as they fight for the jack.
Each rink changes sides back and forth, forth and back.
The game draws to a close and it’s on a knife edge.
Our team steals the show with one point ahead.
It’s time for tea after a grand day of fun.
Some opt for a pint and a fresh saffron bun.
Form: Rhyme


Premium Member A Seasonal Ode

Autumn
A northwest breeze gently caresses my face,
and nine days linger until first day of fall.
Each change of seasons I readily embrace,
I see cascading leaves and hear Geese that call.

winter
Then comes winter with it’s seasonal blast, 
when often, tree branches, wear winter attire.
Frequently this season leaves me downcast,
but the smouldering fire becomes my pacifier.

spring
Then buds sprout and grass begins to green,
spring always brings with it new birth.
I watch songbirds as they sing and preen,
and plant things that grow in God’s rich earth.

Summer
Summer is the season of some harsh extremes,
a sweltering heat index often affects my inhaling. 
It conjures up my visions of rippling streams,
each season becomes a portrait God’s unveiling.
Form: Lyric

Premium Member Cubby: More than A Soft Toy

In the quiet corners of my mind-
A fuzzy friend named Cubby still resides.
Years ago, when I was three,
He tumbled into my life, so warm and free.
His legs once jiggled, full of beads,
Now gently limp, shaped by years and needs.
Stitches faded, fur rubbed thin,
Yet love, not fabric, holds him in.
Psychology whispers: attachment, security,
But Cubby is more than theory-he's memory's purity.
He's comfort on restless nights,
A silent listener to childhood's frights.
One summer day, a suitcase closed-
Cubby missing, my heart exposed.
Tears spilled all the way back home,
I felt so lost, so all alone.
But surprise! My brother's gentle tease:
He'd tucked Cubby away, aimed to please.
The ache of loss became relief so sweet-
Reunion turning sorrow to heartbeat.
Why do we long for what can't speak?
Why do soft things make us weak?
Perhaps in Cubby, I see a part
Of something gentle in my heart.
He's more than cotton, thread, and fur-
He's childhood's echo, comforter.
Psychology says it's just a phase,
But Cubby's love, it never decays.
Form: Lyric

Premium Member SAYONARA SUMMER

SAYONARA SUMMER
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sayonara, sweet summer,
melodies of warmth fade,
lilting light lingers,
while wistful winds whisper.

mellow moments melt,
hues of hope hover,
leaving summertime laughter lost
in the hush of harvest.


Premium Member Fall Blessing

September sunrays dart dancing playfully
we treasure every last glint of warmth
indian summer truly a gift
Form: Other

Premium Member SUMMER'S FINAL SIGH

SUMMER'S FINAL SIGH
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golden leaves descend
falling softly, twirling slow
summer's final sigh
Form: Haiku

Summer of the Dragon

Summer of the Dragon

No one knew where they came from
Some say from above
Others say below
Doesn’t really matter
They were here

The eyes, like two glowing embers 
That was the worst
The talons and scales failed in comparison
It was always the eyes

The swoosh of the wings 
Snap of the tail soon followed
By the napalm

They destroyed it all
Burn it to the ground
Until there was nothing left but ash
Then left us here to die

No one knew where they came from 
Some say from above 
Others below

It really didn’t matter 
They were here

Premium Member INDIAN SUMMER

INDIAN SUMMER  
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Autumn comes as a chariot of nature's flame. From woodland browns are born reds and golds to warm heart and soul. The leaves, like flags waving in every sweet breeze, swirl in a wind-choreographed dance. Soon they rest upon the forest floor, embracing their destiny to feed each earthen wintry root.

seasonal trustees
summertime takes final bow
fall heeds her calling

starry autumn night
season brings artistic hand
harvest abundance
Form: Haibun

Maxairi

Maxairi einai oi nyxtes mou, jyrafi einai oi meres 
Xwris esy na eisai edw
Jypnw, koimamai askopa kai askopa anapnew 
Ma perimenw na se dw 

Koitw ta kymata, ton hlio, akomh kai t' astra
Kai lew mesa mou vathia 
O idios o Theos te eplase, ma auta den exoun sxesh 
me thn dikh sou omorfia 

Me tis skepseis mou, se kapoio ourano, se proskalw 
Gia na ertheis na ta poume 
H an thes, sta oneira mas na vrethoume, to idio
feggari san koitoume 

Pws na jexasw? Pws mporw, tis nyxtes you Augoustou?
Aggelos hsoun, petajes
Psyxh sou edina, ma mesa ap' thn kardia mou
Mia agkalia mou etajes

Maxairi einai oi meres mou, jyrafi einai oi nyxtes 
Diaole, meine mesa mou
O kyriarxos stis skepseis mou, stous ponous, stis xares mou
Kardia sou - prigipessa mou

Xrysh anamnhsh to gelio sou, to mysthrio vlemma, to arwma sou
Makari na to jerame
Tha zousame kalytera xwris na idwthoume 
Ma den tha ypoferame
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member Summer to Fall

Summer is turning into fall
leaves are changing colours
flowers begin a drying process
distributing seeds in crevices
hoping for a new growth
in the early spring  
moisture had been sparse
so survival of seeds
depend on mother nature
the trees become heavy
laden with millions of seeds
waiting for a wind to blow
to distribute them far and wide
as the season slowly progresses
and winter is at the doorstep
the seedlings will have to wait
depending on  spring rain
survival depends on the elements.

Premium Member TO AN ALLEGORICAL BREEZE OF WARM AIR

TO AN ALLEGORICAL BREEZE OF NATURE
(Apropos Of A Warm Breath Of Air)

A sweet summer breeze;
An aromatic delight:
God’s warm exhaled breath:-
My our world’s lungs soon be filled
With God’s inhaled peace and love.:-
Oxygenated
In God’s warmth, let’s seek building
A oneness nation:-

Premium Member Seasons of Strife



In the springtime of my life,
I hear the birds, singing delight
Crooning the hope through my worst strife,
Silencing shadows with sweetest insight

In the summertime of my life,
I hear the whisper of leaves, alive
Telling a story of when I’m filled with strife
Pouring out hope, assured I’ll survive

In the autumn of my life,
I hear the music of stars at twilight,
Revealing the music of hope despite strife
Rising in victory, the music He’ll write

In the winter of my life,
I hear the praise of each sunrise
Coloring my world beautiful despite the strife
When death comes, there’ll be no surprise

In the days that leave me unsure,
I hear the beautiful of a God who is true
And I know, all this fear and doubt I’ll endure,
Knowing that my heart, He will surely renew!
Form: Rhyme

Premium Member A WINDY SUMMER DAY

A WINDY SUMMER DAY 

Planes sailing the sky…
Waving trees shadow the sun…
Kid’s paper plane day…
Form: Haiku

Premium Member Summer Sojourn Serenade

Your song serenades
A whisper, a prayer 
Light as a feather 
That's breathing fresh air

Clouds can't discern notes
A pitter, a patter
But they mimic your song
Midst raindrop clatter

Like tears from Heaven 
A whisper, a prayer 
Light as a feather 
That cleanses dispair
Form: Rhyme

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