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End of Haviland

end of Haviland stilled kickstands & spokes of Schwinn our teen shapely thighs after school books are returned and mind wanders down the road chill in Summer heat orange & vanilla twist creamsicle in cone the yield of sweet and tincture melting on curbside tongues

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Paige Hind

Date: 5/21/2024 9:43:00 PM

Loved it, really- I could feel Summer through your work

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/22/2024 6:20:00 AM

Awesome! So glad, Paige! It will be here soon and the school kids are looking forward to it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2024 4:05:00 PM

Never heard of Haviland but the poem conveys a good idea of what it is. I sure miss my school days and looking forward to summer play. It always went so dang fast!!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 7:23:00 PM

It’s the name of a road. Boy did we look forward to the Summer. Hugs ~ Kim

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/21/2024 1:58:00 PM

It takes me back to read this poem. The joy of being a child outdoors at play is a lifestyle that is becoming lost. Too bad we can't live it over again.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 2:10:00 PM

So true! Think I’ll put my feet on the handlebars ;) Thank you, Hilda!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/21/2024 1:37:00 PM

Creative one. Must be a contest going on, I think I have seen a couple of tankas recently. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 2:12:00 PM

Not for a contest. Thank you, dear Sara! :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/21/2024 7:19:00 AM

Superb write! You get a FAV!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/21/2024 8:15:00 AM

Thank you, Joe!

Tom Woody

Date: 5/20/2024 5:38:00 PM

Ooh I used to love orange creamsicles from the ice cream truck as a kid

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 5:53:00 PM

I rarely have them now, but they were so good!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/20/2024 4:44:00 PM

The reminiscing tone of your poem graciously seeped through the lines and the imagery you created in your poem making for an enjoyable read. Now I want a Dream sickle. I remember sitting on the curb eating them with my friends--a summertime favorite. Loved your poem. Have a great evening, Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 5:54:00 PM

Thank you, Sara! Hope you have one soon. Hugs ~ Kim

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/20/2024 3:12:00 PM

Very nice!! Pangie Romios

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 3:31:00 PM

Thank you, Pangie!

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/20/2024 2:09:00 PM

Oh for the taste of some vanilla and peppermint ice cream. Hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2024 3:31:00 PM

Sounds good :) Hugs