another day , another season

another day , another season

A Poem by marilyn 1225
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reflections on a summer day inside with the cold air conditioner blasting

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ahhh summer
for children  it is freedom   from school, a time to run down the street, collect shells on the beach
dive with gusto into the ocean waves and hope to come up again, to do it again
for teens it is a time to ramble together, kiss in the pool, sit on the rocks by the ocean
and to gaze at the blue clear sky, with a bare minimum of clothing to cover
the tan ripe skin
for moms it is a time to let the kids play, to sit on a beach chair, to barbeque chicken and make summer food
to smile and to let the sun soothe the worries away and to be rich with satistaction
for the old woman, home bound  and lame ,  cold with the needed air conditioner blasting, it is a time to gaze out the window , see the hot sun baking the streets, the hazy sky
and to sigh and sigh...  wanting to join the others  in the '' good ole summertime''


marilyn nepp sturner

© 2018 marilyn 1225


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Its tone is nostalgia. In fact, it reminded me of something from the Romantic era! Almost an ode of some sort. To me, summer is languid, it is a time of rest, a time to slow down. You convey this in your various listings of men, women, teenagers and children, each of them enjoying their summer in their own way.

I felt a touch of sadness when you mentioned how a mother would partake (or attempt to partake) in summer. I wonder, would she truly find the time to pause and reflect upon the beach or the barbecue chicken when she is so involved in creating those idyllic memories for her children?...

Your words intrigue.

Best wishes,
Eliza

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Eliza, for your reading, reflecting and giving me your opinion... Mother's work .. read more



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Good poem
Like this style good description

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

thank you Julie appreciate your reading.
I agree. A wonderful poem Dear Marilyn. I wrote a Summer poem too dear poet. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

will read your summer poem now thanks sooo much... as always, Coyote!
This is a melancholy tale that might be the way many lonely people feel about being left out of the good ole summertime fun. I love the way you pick various groups of people & splash a few strokes of word paint to show each bunch & how their summer shenanigans are going. Well-chosen details that paint each scene in a vivid & relatable way. I never liked air conditioning . . . it's hot here, but I don't have A/C. Your poem leaves the reader with a sad breath of melancholy *sigh!* Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

thanks so much, barley girl.. you review with your heart and soul.. i hate air conditioning.. .. read more
barleygirl

5 Years Ago

No worries about reading me . . . I do not keep score (my memory is too bad!) Take your time (((HUGS.. read more
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Thank you for entering your poem.

Its tone is nostalgia. In fact, it reminded me of something from the Romantic era! Almost an ode of some sort. To me, summer is languid, it is a time of rest, a time to slow down. You convey this in your various listings of men, women, teenagers and children, each of them enjoying their summer in their own way.

I felt a touch of sadness when you mentioned how a mother would partake (or attempt to partake) in summer. I wonder, would she truly find the time to pause and reflect upon the beach or the barbecue chicken when she is so involved in creating those idyllic memories for her children?...

Your words intrigue.

Best wishes,
Eliza

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Eliza, for your reading, reflecting and giving me your opinion... Mother's work .. read more
I feel for those who live alone, regardless of whatever circumstances that led to it. It's not such a bad place to be if it is of your own choosing, but it can be daunting in many ways. I hope you find your piece of the sky!

Take care!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

yes it has been a daunting thirty years thanks for your kind note so sweet and thoughtful... .. read more
and there will be the time for that and for all those summers to come.. be well and miss you

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

marilyn 1225

5 Years Ago

thanks for your eternal optimism , friend hope u are doing very well...

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was a teacher for years, love books, love art work and swimming I live in NJersey and write free style poems not always with rhyme my friend Dara recommended this site more..

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