What Summer Means To Me by debilynn at All poetry

Bumble bees bumbling
Butterflies floating on the breeze
Hummingbirds humming
This is what summer means to me...

Dandelion "butter"
Chewing on sweet clover
Clouds shape shift in the sky
Flowers blooming all colors of wonder
This is what summer means to me...

Water splashing rainbows
Children laughing
Flip-flops flopping
Sand castles of dreams
This is what summer means to me....

Arms lifted high
Praising My Father In Heaven
All these glorious gifts
He made for me!
This is what summer (all year) means to me.

Author notes

background by jeannied hunter
thank you Jeannie!!!

In a list

SILVER • next in list

A contest entry

* SUMMERTIME* by wingsofgold25. 500 points, ended June 15, 2008, 21 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Testimony Time..... by walkingstick98. 525 points, ended June 21, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

Please tell me what you think

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Miss Faerie
June 22

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Bandits United!!!
Gorgeous alliteration in a beautiful, free feeling peace that brings a smile to my face.

Sorry for the late bandit comment, but wanted to come by late or not!

Shari
judmc
June 17

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BANDITS UNITED ! !
A nicely expressed gift to the senses, my favouite
stanza is the first but by and large it was a good overall,well balanced season's delight...George......
Emerald Lass
June 17

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BANDITS UNITED !!
What a happy write to read on a summer morning! Your talent shines out with the sunrise here and I salute you for your fine poetic abilities.
-LilacThOughts-
June 17

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This lovely poem lifted my spirits today, a good reminder of all the wonders of summer...today where I live it is cold, dark and windy, yesterday was sunshine hot, such a big change, it's never predictable lol, but that's the magic of the season...

I like the repetition line, although on your very last line, I would be tempted to keep it the same as the others, as the flow is interupted with the change...When read aloud it is upbeat and tuneful, well expressed and a pleasure to read...

Congratulations on the silver, well deserved

Love and smiles
~Lilac
Twinstar
June 16

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Bandits United!
This is a charming and delightful poem. So filled with summer fun, with wonderful imagery.

This is really a beautiful piece!

Love & Light
Debbera
PhoenixFaith
June 16
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Bandits United!
I really love summer too. It is one of my favorite seasons and my birthday is in it as well. I like the repetition of the line at the end of every stanza. This piece flows really nicely all together as well. Beautiful piece and congrats on the trophy!

Always write from the heart
Never give up
Kate
CitrineSunrise
June 16
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Bandits United
The blessings and joys of nature are in abundance during the summer, and this poem explores the many beautiful and magical things we encounter during our warm months. I enjoyed the last line because you extended your praise to the entire year while highlighting the bounty of summer. Congratulations on your silver trophy. Peace, Liz
Room without doors
June 16

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Bandits United!
You chose so many images that made me think of summer and the last stanza gave the poem a spiritual ending as you reflect that summer is all part of God's grand design and indeed his gift to mankind. Congratulations on the trophy.
Haiku-bless-you
June 16

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BANDITS UNITED!!
What a wonderful reflection on Summer! This poem is light as a summer breeze packed full of alliteration and cherished memories. Well done! Write On!

You have been Spotlighted by your Poetic Bandit family today because WE CARE!

Brother Dennis

P.S. love the Background also!
DramaQueen469
June 16

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Bandits United!
This is such a gorgeous poem; beautiful imagery. Not something I want to read when I'm in the middle of a New Zealand winter!
A stunning write; thankyou so much for sharing

♥ Maria ♥
Manda Kathryn
June 15

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Bandits United!
What a beautiful summer poem; a delight to read on a rainy cold gray afternoon

Congrats on the Silver!
Gorgeous background too

♥
Stay safe
~Manda
Melodies
June 15

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BANDITS UNITED YAY!
If I didn't get summer for some reason, I'd just read this delectable poem and feel blessed all around.
Freed by Mercy
June 15
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Bandits United
I remember the "Dandelion Butter test"! This poem evokes memories old as well as new experiences to me. As a child, I wasn't exposed so much to summer gardens and butterflies, but I was to dandelions, sand and splashing!

A delightful poem, Sis. I really enjoyed the read!
- Melodies
  June 15
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  Oh, do please tell me about the "Dandelion Butter test." It sounds like fun.
- - Freed by Mercy
    June 15
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    It's a childhood thing. A friend holds a dandelion under your chin to see how much of
    the yellow shows. This determines whether or not you like butter, and how much.
Desire
June 15
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Bandits United!!
Oh My this is a Beauty indeed~ Love the images and emotions~ I could not help but smile
also want to participate~ Time to pack up the Munchkins and head to sand also surf
Love this!
Congratulations on Your shiny!
-throws confetti- Woot

Thank You for sharing Your Talent
Best wishes in all You do
with love & light~ Desire~*~
Kalamina
June 15

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Bandits United!
I liked this, the phrase, "this is what summer means to me" broke the poem up and allowed it to really flow instead of becoming a list of things that you like about summer. The poem had a really sweet feel to it, I enjoyed it, great write!
paperparadox
June 15

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Bandits United!
So many vivid images of a summer's day in this lovely, happy piece, dear poet!

I think you speak for all of us with your well-chosen words, and now I feel all warm and fuzzy after reading it, even though (albeit sunny today) it is sliding towards winter in my neck of the woods.

A pleasure to have read this morning!

Enjoy your day to shine in our Bandit spotlight, dear lady...
azure85
June 15

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BANDITS UNITED!
Hooray for summer, and your beautiful poem. All the delight of nature around us, a blessing from the Lord to us all. I enjoyed your poem very much.
Polaja
June 15

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Bandits United!
This is a gorgeous poem I really like the imagery that you have used, and as we are just heading into the depths of winter here, this makes me think of all the things I get to look forward to lovely!

Polly
thelordreigns
June 15

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BANDITS UNITED
What a wonderful splash of summer! I too love summer and so happy our Lord has given me the delight of the changing seasons. His creation is so awesome .... all the time.

- joanne -
Starz of Heaven
June 15

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BANDITS UNITED
This is a lovely write indeed loved it from the first line to the last congrats on your trophy win be well !
Sandra R Reynolds
June 15
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BANDITS UNITED
I can certainly relate to this. Great write.
JeannieD Hunter
June 16, 2008

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This is SO Summer! Great poem. Very deserving of winning the shiny. Congratulations! Well done!
Puppydog
June 14, 2008

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EVERYTHING A SUMMER SHOULD BE!!!
This is so beautiful and relaxing! I have some beautiful and wonderful memories of my summers way back when and they keep my faith and love alive.
wingsofgold25
June 13, 2008

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This was very heart warming I could almost feel see and hear all the things that means so much to you.I like your last line.
This is what summer ( all year ) Means tome.
Thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest.