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Poems - always August
| | always Augustby wordsmithwannabe
It was August, always August,
when the heat rose as the sun
stretched out its fingers
and you scrambled up the apple tree,
chasing after those last rays of summer.
I never followed, afraid of falling,
always tethered to the ground.
You teased me from your perch,
hanging upside down, your mouth
open with laughter—
and oh how I wanted to touch you,
to tell you things, to kiss you.
Later that day you carved our initials
in that old gnarled tree; “friends forever,”
it read, and we smeared blood
from pricked fingers over the living wood,
sealing the pact with a handshake
and two lopsided grins—
and oh how I wanted to touch you again,
to tell you things, to kiss you.
But it was August, always August,
when the fruit fell from the trees
and smoke lingered over scorched hills.
Your initials remained, carved
upon my secret heart,
though you would never chase me
like you chased after that blistering sun.
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Re: always August
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by WordLover on Thursday, August 02, 2012 (17:20:38) |
ahhh chris, I can see that blazing August sun (right outside my window) and feel it on my skin. Your beautiful poem brought back that time of childhood, when we were not quite grown, but almost, and yet with so much of the child left in us. Beautiful words, as always, my friend.
Sandy
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Re: always August
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by wordsmithwannabe on Friday, August 03, 2012 (13:55:35) |
yep, you said it perfectly, Sandy. the child yearns to be an adult while the adult looks back and the simplicity of childhood...oh to be 12 again!! take care.
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Re: always August
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by MoZark on Friday, August 03, 2012 (10:08:17) |
How quickly those gentle time pass and that love we knew in the last days of summer.
Beautifully written poem, enjoyed. Have a grand tomorrow…Jack
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Re: always August
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by wordsmithwannabe on Friday, August 03, 2012 (13:57:02) |
yes, Jack, those last days of summer are always tough. but they sure are fun as hell to look back on. thanks for the comment my friend.
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Re: always August
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by deepali on Friday, August 03, 2012 (12:15:52) |
This work is beyond praise..
my favorite!!!
D.
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Re: always August
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by wordsmithwannabe on Friday, August 03, 2012 (13:57:39) |
and that is high praise indeed! thanks D, always a pleasure to have you stop by.
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Re: always August
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by ladymaybebaby on Saturday, August 04, 2012 (01:41:48) |
I love, love this piece! This is so my style, different parts kept reminding me of past poems of my own. This is just a piece that from the beginning had me hooked. The word choices were spot on perfect. It has that confessional poetry touch that I adore and write with. This is one of my favorites for sure. If I can exalt you, I shall. Most deserving and much enjoyed!
-LMB
xoxo
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Re: always August
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by wordsmithwannabe on Saturday, August 04, 2012 (11:17:10) |
thanks LMB, i had a little help with this in the workshop forums...it's a great place to get constructive criticism and feedback. we push each other to be better writers and this is the end result, so i'm pleased as punch that you enjoyed this. take care.
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Re: always August
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by mamta on Saturday, August 11, 2012 (11:29:10) |
<3 this. the longing and nostalgia are woven together well. you didn't eat the sun?
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Re: always August
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by wordsmithwannabe on Sunday, August 12, 2012 (01:04:33) |
the sun was too hot. i tried to pour lemonade on it to cool it down but that didn't work. fatso wants to stomp on your comment.
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Re: always August
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by electrictiger on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 (23:54:18) |
I loved this in the forums, and I love it here. It's sad in that gorgeous way of all thing you can't hold onto for long.
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Re: always August
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by wordsmithwannabe on Wednesday, October 03, 2012 (00:02:47) |
*sigh* yes, letting go is sometimes much harder than holding on.
hehe, i said harder
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i appreciate the comment my friend. 
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