Summer still persists
In September sunshine
My city still sweats
From the labour of the lowly
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ONE: your poem tells me the current state of your living area, because i take the view that a poet perceives things around her and takes in the extremes and processes it into a..
A one of a kind description of summer. A poem embellished with metaphors and compelling images. Beautifully crafted.
Wow! I have never read a more powerful description of the lingering heat of summer crushing the spirit of a city and its heat-hammered inhabitants====outstanding work---deserving a thousand stars
You must be investing time in making of a poem which is the sign of an artist. Proceed in this great way. All the best
I sincerely appreciate the way you use simile, metaphor and other poetic devices.
Magnificent. I would fail in my duty if i couldn't put a remark on this poem.
Summer has persisted here into September also, with temperatures today of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, a record for this date in this place.
Excellent poem! Well done x Many thanks for sharing.
Great Poem! Filled with truth, strong images, love and compassion. Marvelous!
TWO: .how could it be otherwise? In a poem of course! My hats off to this wonderful poem in all its metaphors.5 Full Stars, your poems are always a pleasure to read, dear Poetess