During the heart of summer silliness
shimmery beads spill softly
subduing, yet giving rise
to the warm embrace of the day.
A kaleidoscope of kisses
clings to my sun-scorched skin
whispering sweet nothings
in my worn-out, weathered ears.
A single drop sizzles
on the tip of my tongue
pieces of parched earth
come alive in my mouth.
I drink in the days of my youth
the ends of eras, no longer lost
forgotten moments flickering
embers that never quite expired.
A flood of emotions permeates
all the hidden parts of me.
Funny, I could’ve sworn
I’d never see days like this again.
© 2025 Michelle Cook
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A beautiful reminisce. 🥰
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Thank you… 😊
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Very beautiful poem. You have written a poem of my favourite season. Thanks 👍
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Awww I’m so glad you enjoyed it. ☔️
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Perfectly written TY!
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Thank you, Tim ☺️
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Thank you. Some gentle simplicity in a rough, complex world. Nostalgia is always tinged with a little grief, but there is optimism here 🙂
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Thank you, yes, you’ve deciphered well. 😉
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The beat of your poem and your choice of words skillfully hit the spot. Evocative thirst-quenching work, Michelle! 😀
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Thank you, I guess I’ve still got it then. 😆lol
I’ve not written any new poetry in ages, but today was just one of those days where it bubbled gently to the surface and spilled out as a rain. 😉
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You’re welcome. I did not detect any rustiness in your writing; you definitely still got it.
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Thank you ☺️
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What a delightful poem rich with delight, Michelle! 💗
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Thank you, Cindy. The writing bug bit me today. 😉🐛✍️
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You’re so welcome! Ni love it!!! 😍
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😃
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That is soo so cool
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Thank you… ☺️
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I can almost taste the summer dust on the breeze reading this. Careful, you’ll have me chasing fireflies barefoot before the night’s over 😁
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That’s such a lovely romantic thought… hmmm now I wanna go chase them too! lol 😃
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Thank you! Go chase them! 😁
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Lovely Michelle! ❤
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Thank you, Carol anne ❤️
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Hot and exciting!! 😉
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Lol… thanks 😉
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Very nice poem, Michelle. You have me craving a little rain shower.
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Well then, sending a delicate little rain shower your way. 😉
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Thank you. We need it desperately.
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🌦️☔️🌈
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