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Summer's Sensations

As summer approaches my mind turns to heat
Sunshine and beaches to paddle and splash
Early sunrises, a sensational treat
Young ones and surfers ride the waves as they crash
Gracing the ocean, with nature compete
Glowing with health, watch their eyes as they flash.

End of each day glows a brilliant sunset
Display of myriad colours embracing the sky
Yellows, pinks and oranges I'll not quickly forget
Streaming in hues that make my heart sigh
Glancing at my feet, with soft ripples, they're wet
Grateful for my freedom  as I watch the birds fly.

Such a fine time to appreciate God's creation
Having these feelings of pure admiration.

Author notes

Form: Harrisham Sonnet
Harrisham Sonnet poetry form was created by Indian poetess ~ Harrisham Minhas.
Harrisham Sonnet is written in 3 stanzas consisting of 2 sestets and a couplet.

For each of the stanzas, the last letter of the first word of each line is the first letter of the first word of the next line.
There is no restriction on the starting letter of the first line in each of the stanzas.

There is no restriction on the syllable count in this form, but it is required that the poem should have a good rhythm to it.

Rhyme scheme:
First stanza : ababab
Second stanza: cdcdcd
Third stanza: ee

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  • Harrisham Minhas
    November 8, 2008

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    This is a beautiful write with imagery of summertime and the fun and vividness at the ocean.
    You have nicely-expressed, how the summertime makes you feel.

    All seasons have their own charm and summers bring along a variegated liveliness.

    Thanks for your entry.

    Harrisham Minhas


  • penman gold member
    November 3, 2008
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    Excellent

    What a great use of the form. So well created and worded. Best of luck in the contest


  • Rovingone gold member
    November 2, 2008

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    Such a beautiful portrayal of all the things of summer at the beach. Just delicious, the way you captured it. This is summer memories in all their most splendid recreation.

  • Bob Fox
    November 2, 2008
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    Creation

    The creation is Gods the re-creation is yours poet. And the picture is bright and beautiful.