harvest time
crows feasting
in bare field

cool summer breeze
out on my swing
feeling of completeness

This reminds me of a gathering my husband and I had last summer. We had a cookout with friends and family over and I had been cooking and cleaning most of the day. The cookout went well, the food was good, and everyone had a nice time. After everyone left, I sat out on my swing on our patio and thought to myself how fortunate I am to have such great people in my life.

Rita Marlow

Sweat stained paint hat
Speckled can and ladder
Small talk with Grandpa

David Barr

Dianne Olson

bluest of skies
look deceiving
from inside the warmth

Lisa Swick

basking in the sunshine . . .
          children playing
          adults rest

Victoria Williams

gentle rain
shoots in rows
renewed growth

Barbara Connelley

black boots
cloak of velveteen and wool
un-protected from one
icy raindrop

Jeanne Luckenbill

freckled faces in the sun
water splashes all day
red shoulders

Jennifer West

eighth month--
the hydrant open
children playing

Kendra Lee

a bed of fresh snow
flapping arms and legs
snow angels

Mary Lou Walker

the icy wind
on the village square
makes the glove salesman
happy

Brenda Ware

peeking through the banister bars
waiting for santa
in footed pajamas

Gidget Kellenberger