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“‘Cause you were mine for the summer / Now we know it’s nearly over…” ~ “Summer Love,” One Direction
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flowers
passion flowing
a brief lover’s romance
cause you were mine for the summer
precious
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I chose to write a cinquain; a five-line poem with a syllabic count of 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 2.
This week’s poetry challenge from Colleen asked us to use a line from a summer song as inspiration for our verse along with the kigo word “summer”. I chose “Summer Love” by One Direction, mostly for the song title and association with the relatively brief romance of summer flowers. They come and go like a hot romance that flames out after one season. Although I never tire of flowers, they only stay for a short time. They remind me to enjoy the moment and whatever beauty I find.
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To summer love and enjoying the moment.
writing to freedom 
Cheers to summer, Brad. I enjoyed your photos and words.
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Thanks Jet. Yes, cheers to summer. If only we could turn down the heat! 😊
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Your photos of those flowers are breathtaking! The colors so vibrant. And I love your verse and sentiment. Yes, hold on to each precious moment of beauty’s flames.
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Thank you for the compliments Deborah. May we cherish each moment of beauty. 🙏
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Enjoying every single moment with you my friend! “Summer loving had me a blast….Summer loving happened so fast….” Hehe! Couldn’t help but sing that when reading your post.
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Fun Tania! I love your reply and am happy to celebrate summer with you. To summer love and music! 😁
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Beautiful photos and poem, Brad.
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Thank you Anneli. 😊
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Beautiful–how you captured both the flowers and the words! To summer love!
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Thank you K.L. To summer and flowers!
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You’re welcome! Yes!!
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Such gorgeous captures of love in flowers. There’s still time for a little romance too.. don’t forget 😉💗
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That would be nice! Thanks Cindy! 😋💖
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Ears, eyes and heart open.. 💓❣️😘 My new pup sends his big ears.. lol
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To summer and your captivating photos and tender words to match. 🌼 👏🏻
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Thank you Michele. 🌷
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Awesome photos, Brad!
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Thank you Egidio!
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Yes, flowers are a spectacular feature of nature.
Lovely post and poem Brad!
Beyond flowers, Love (& Peace) is the theme we need this summer and beyond.
Gorgeous shots, thank you!
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Thank you Resa. Yes we need more peace and love always as per your post of Trent’s song. 🙏
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Radiant beauty 🥰 thank you Brad 💐
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You’re most welcome Val. 🥰
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Fabulous Pictures Brad…You could almost smell them and feel them….Beautiful…VK 🙂
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That wonderful to hear. Thanks VK! 🙂
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Oh really nice job with this challenge. You are inspiring me! 🔥
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Thank you Ka. I’m happy to be your inspiration. 😊
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Beautiful flowers and poem Brad. Lovely post.
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Thank you Kamal.
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Always welcome dear Brad 🙏🙏☺️☺️
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The poem is light and airy like a beautiful summer day. The pictures are even better
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed them. Happy summer!
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Gorgeous celebration of summer! 🙏
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Thank you Layla. To summer fun and love!
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Wow, your flower photos are beautiful including delicate raindrops and a lone insect! Flowers are here for a short time and it behooves us to get out there and take it all in! And you’ve done just that, Brad…
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Thanks Kimberlee. I’ve been getting out less with the heat or early in the day.
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