Summertime
Free Verse Club29 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
A very realistic poem about summer, which resonates with me as our summers are both very hot and very humid. I enjoyed "ducks drowning in humidity"! Alliteration is good. Very well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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A very realistic poem about summer, which resonates with me as our summers are both very hot and very humid. I enjoyed "ducks drowning in humidity"! Alliteration is good. Very well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you so mukch.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Yvonne,
Perhaps you should try to get a summer home up in Alaska. If you don't go into the Interior (Fairbanks) you can enjoy some cooler temps. We're in the fifties right now in Southcentral (around Anchorage) and if feels really comfortable. If you don't mind the rain, it seldom gets above eighty in Southeast. You could come up and work at the cannery dealing with tourists working at a shop. The downside is you'd probably have to share a dwelling with a bunch of other transient people, mostly young, who might have a different idea of what constitutes peace and quiet. So nice to have you back again my friend.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Hello Yvonne,
Perhaps you should try to get a summer home up in Alaska. If you don't go into the Interior (Fairbanks) you can enjoy some cooler temps. We're in the fifties right now in Southcentral (around Anchorage) and if feels really comfortable. If you don't mind the rain, it seldom gets above eighty in Southeast. You could come up and work at the cannery dealing with tourists working at a shop. The downside is you'd probably have to share a dwelling with a bunch of other transient people, mostly young, who might have a different idea of what constitutes peace and quiet. So nice to have you back again my friend.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you, Tom, for your concern and support. It means a lot to me. I would love the cooler temperatures, and I love rain. I'm too old to start a new job, though. Guess I'll stick around here, and I mean stick in this humidity. hahahaha
Comment from judiverse
Great words to describe the summer heat--sweltering, sizzling. You really have us feeling the heat. Summer does have its drawbacks. As you write, summer's fine if you enjoy living in a sauna. That's what it feels like. Great word choices. judi
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Great words to describe the summer heat--sweltering, sizzling. You really have us feeling the heat. Summer does have its drawbacks. As you write, summer's fine if you enjoy living in a sauna. That's what it feels like. Great word choices. judi
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you so much, Judi. And thank you for your concern and support during my absence. Very much appreciated.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed this poem, as it is well presented and well written. It's whimsical, happy and light. Given the amount of heavy themed poetry I've read lately on this site, your poem is refreshing.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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I enjoyed this poem, as it is well presented and well written. It's whimsical, happy and light. Given the amount of heavy themed poetry I've read lately on this site, your poem is refreshing.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you. That's good to hear. Much appreciated!
Comment from Heather Knight
It's a pleasure to read you again, Yvonne.
I agree with every word you say. The only think I like about summer in Spain is the holidays and going to the pool. That's why I try to escape to England when I can.
You've used some interesting alliterations, both with s and d (I might have overlooked others).
My favourite line is the one about the duck drowning in humidity.Great image.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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It's a pleasure to read you again, Yvonne.
I agree with every word you say. The only think I like about summer in Spain is the holidays and going to the pool. That's why I try to escape to England when I can.
You've used some interesting alliterations, both with s and d (I might have overlooked others).
My favourite line is the one about the duck drowning in humidity.Great image.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you. I'm glad you like that phrase.
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And the whole poem!
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed your free verse poem. This is second one today I've read about how hot the summer sun can be. I just starting to enjoy spring. Why is we bemoaning the heat of summer already? I'm still using my heater in the early morning.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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I enjoyed your free verse poem. This is second one today I've read about how hot the summer sun can be. I just starting to enjoy spring. Why is we bemoaning the heat of summer already? I'm still using my heater in the early morning.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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It gets hot here early. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Yvonne, very good, very cute. It's good to see you in print again.
Your poem illustrates the hot, humid, lazy days of summer. From your writing, I can tell that you're note a fan of summer. You feel about summer, the way that I feel about winter. Snow. Ugh. A commuter's nightmare. I especially liked:
Summer is great
for those stout souls
who enjoy living
in
a
sauna.
(Y, I hate to sweat too, but for me, air-conditioning takes care of most of my woes. I don't like being cold because being hungry usually follows. In the summer, we all scream for ice cream. Yummy. Fall is my favorite season.)
I loved your photo choice. It made me laugh. A timely poem. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Hello Yvonne, very good, very cute. It's good to see you in print again.
Your poem illustrates the hot, humid, lazy days of summer. From your writing, I can tell that you're note a fan of summer. You feel about summer, the way that I feel about winter. Snow. Ugh. A commuter's nightmare. I especially liked:
Summer is great
for those stout souls
who enjoy living
in
a
sauna.
(Y, I hate to sweat too, but for me, air-conditioning takes care of most of my woes. I don't like being cold because being hungry usually follows. In the summer, we all scream for ice cream. Yummy. Fall is my favorite season.)
I loved your photo choice. It made me laugh. A timely poem. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you for such a wonderful review. If I had my way, I'd boycott Summer. hahahaha
Comment from lyenochka
This is a fun and humorous free verse poem for the Club! So happy you are back and giving us challenges again.
I especially loved the "humidity to drown a duck" and being burned to look like a "a giant cardinal."
You kept your rant about summer light and full of humor!
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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This is a fun and humorous free verse poem for the Club! So happy you are back and giving us challenges again.
I especially loved the "humidity to drown a duck" and being burned to look like a "a giant cardinal."
You kept your rant about summer light and full of humor!
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you for this wonderful review, Helen. I appreciate your concern for me during my absence. You stirred me to come back. Thank you for that. Love and hugs!
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💖💖🙏🙏🌻🌺🎵 You know we all missed you!
Comment from royowen
I've sung that very song, Summertime by Gershwin, from Porgy and Bess, My sister in law doesn't like summer either, she comes from Poland. A beautifully written written free verse Yvonne, you're good at these, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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I've sung that very song, Summertime by Gershwin, from Porgy and Bess, My sister in law doesn't like summer either, she comes from Poland. A beautifully written written free verse Yvonne, you're good at these, blessings Roy
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you, Roy. It's good to know I'm not alone in my intense dislike of Summer.
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Heh heh
Comment from jessizero
I live in Louisiana, and I know exactly what you mean. They call this "the devil's armpit" if they are being nice. Thank you for the laugh, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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I live in Louisiana, and I know exactly what you mean. They call this "the devil's armpit" if they are being nice. Thank you for the laugh, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Ah, yes, you do know! Thanks for a great review. Glad you laughed.
