A Lovable Lead

Summer is a rom-com,
a lighthearted drama,
popcorn petals strewn on the bike trail
and front lawn.

Puffy white wedding dress clouds,
bee hive outdoor concert crowds,
and the feeling that 
the happy ending has just begun.

I'm not used to this optimistic view–
I might count on the weather;
I might count on you.

Smooth ride by the lakeside,
fooling around before dawn,
barefoot follies, 
playing tag with our tongues.

Summer sizzles 
tickles,
giggles,
and I have to admit,
I'm singing along.

I't's true, I've missed the humorous plot,
the Lancelot,
and when I said I didn't need the fanfare,
the whole regale,
I was wrong.

©2024 | K.F. Hartless

Cover Art: iCanvas

10 responses to “A Lovable Lead”

John

Playing tag with tongues, I really miss that. 🤭❤️

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1. Katie Frances Hartless
  
  Indeed. It’s good to have someone to play doubles with in the summer at least. 💜
  
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  1. John
    
    ❤️😊
    
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msjadeli

These words need to be set to music. Lovely summer poem with a lot of bounce.

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1. Katie Frances Hartless
  
  Thank you, Lisa. That’s so kind of you to say. I was finally able to get my bike out for a spin and this poem happened right after the ride. I’m grateful for your words.
  
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  1. msjadeli
    
    Riding a bike is one of life’s joys. You are very welcome.
    
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Ordinary Person

A beautiful ode to summer. Some bright, colourful imagery used and a little spicy romance thrown in.

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1. Katie Frances Hartless
  
  Thank you so much, OP. I was grateful to get some time outdoors on my bike and then to have these words arrive. Just the thought of summer has me all grins.
  
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Cindy Georgakas

love the fun and poetry dancing on the page!!! 💓

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Susan Strasser, Blogger & Memoirist

Wow! Enjoyably well-crafted

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