"There's something about summer..."

6/25/2024

35 Comments

Hello, blog friends ~
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. In my part of the country, we had a taste of the approaching monsoon season. Thunder and much-needed rain flooded nearby areas. Clouds still remain, and it is raining over the mountains. But for now, the sun in burning hot in the high desert area of Chino Valley.

For this week's poetry prompt, Colleen Chesebro listed the song verses below and asked participants to include one in their poem. I selected the verse in bold from Best Coast. I hope you like it.

Have a wonderful week. 🌞

35 Comments

Balroop Singh link

6/25/2024 16:01:19

Summer has many moods, I like the one associated with clouds and rain. You've captured it so well, Gwen.

Gwen

6/26/2024 05:51:44

Thank you, Balroop. In the high desert, summer is a dramatic season of extremes. Sunrise and sunset always take my breath away. 🌞

Selma Martin

6/26/2024 04:26:41

Not to be a bore. But I would skip summer for two falls. Two spring. Two winters even— Yes I would. But we know that’s not possible. 😜
Your words are gorgeous Gwen. Makes one love summer. Hehe. There I said it. Love summer. Thanks so much for sharing.

Gwen

6/26/2024 05:54:11

You made me smile, Selma. In this locale, summer is a drama queen, but the extremes birth extraordinary early morning and evening delights. 🌞

Priscilla Bettis link

6/26/2024 05:42:23

The song lyric fits smoothly into your poem, lovely result!

Gwen

6/26/2024 05:54:40

Thank you, Priscilla. It was a fun exercise. 🌞

John Howell link

6/26/2024 06:59:10

Perfect description of the effects of summer. You made the best selection of verses and it worked beautifully.

Gwen

6/26/2024 09:21:18

Thank you, John. I had never heard of Best Coast before this, but the verses were easy to use. 🌞

Liz Gauffreau link

6/26/2024 08:13:20

Our summers are so short, I tend to get anxious that I'm not taking full advantage of it.

Gwen

6/26/2024 09:23:22

In this area, winter is very short, and summer is long. My pumpkin patch seems to love the heat -- as it spreads across the back yard. 🌞

Dan Antion link

6/26/2024 09:07:27

Very well done, Gwen I think you captured the essence of summer nicely.

Gwen

6/26/2024 09:24:18

Thanks so much, Dan. I hope Connecticut's summer is a mild one. 🌞

Jan Sikes

6/26/2024 09:35:27

Such a lovely poem, Gwen. I know the rain was a welcome sight and hopefully will help sustain through the coming hot months. Hugs!

Gwen

6/26/2024 13:03:30

I hope so too, Jan. The summer months can be extreme in this area. I suspect Texas experiences the same. 🌞

Annette Aben

6/26/2024 16:41:35

When summer starts out kicking our butts, I can only hope it shall tire of its bullying...

Gwen

6/26/2024 19:41:53

You are so clever, Annette. Beautifully put! Thank you. 🌞

Tim Dittmer link

6/26/2024 21:45:45

Wonderful description of possible feelings in the summer, Gwen. I'm past the days of saying "This ain't hot!" but summer still doesn't affect me as much as it does others.

Gwen

6/27/2024 05:32:12

Thank you, Tim. I grew up in an area 115' below Sea Level, and it was really hot in summers. Here, in northern AZ at 5,000' elevation, mornings and evening are always cool - and beautiful. Much better for my aging years. 🌞

Pat Garcia link

6/27/2024 10:45:22

Hi,
Very nice reflection but I am not moody.
For me. summer is the best time of the year. Just knowing that it is there or that it will come brings me joy.
Shalom shalom

Gwen

6/27/2024 13:27:30

Thank you, Pat. My favorite season is autumn. I love the changing leaves and the cooler weather. Shalom 😊

Jules link

6/27/2024 16:48:42

We had some rain last eve, and maybe we'll get some Saturday.
It seems everyday nature has some sultry mood doesn't 'She' :)

Gwen

6/28/2024 13:14:21

I couldn't agree more, Jules. 🌞

msjadeli link

7/12/2024 13:06:04

Gwen adding my comment here because I couldn't find this form at the bottom, and the top of your blog looks different. WP at play again I think. Anyway...

The red sky of wildfires in the distance and the dread of wind is palpable in your image and words.

I love the protective mama plant poem also <3

Jacqui link

6/27/2024 18:29:30

I love summer best when I'm amidst winter.

Gwen

6/28/2024 13:14:59

You have me smiling, Jacqui. Right on! 🌞

Kerfe

6/28/2024 10:54:04

Our moods can indeed reflect the stormy skies!

Gwen

6/28/2024 13:15:42

And these days, the skies keep us guessing. Thank you, Kerfe. 🌞

Sandra Cox link

6/28/2024 11:57:05

Great job on the verse, Gwen.
Feel free to send that rain my way:()

Gwen

6/28/2024 13:16:26

Thank you, Sandra. We certainly need rain, don't we? 🌞

JadeLi link

6/30/2024 13:23:13

Enjoyable poem to fall into.

Gwen

6/30/2024 17:20:46

Thank you, Jade. 🌞

Colleen link

6/30/2024 13:29:32

Gwen, Summer makes me moody too! LOL! “Sweaty days, and hot nights,” is the perfect explanation. Stay cool!

Gwen

6/30/2024 17:20:18

Thanks so much, Colleen. 🌞

Rall link

7/6/2024 15:00:58

I am looking forward to Summer....
moody
hot
the lot.
Enjoyed your poem.

Robbie Cheadle

7/6/2024 22:43:35

Beautifully done, Gwen.

"There's something about summer..."

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