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Anagha Smrithi's avatar

The start of our warmer lives 💙

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Jeff RE's avatar

This poem is the start of my warmer life! It's already heating up my heart with its subtle grandeur and amicable imagery.

Nice one, Mike!

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Sea's avatar

Nice one, Mike! I am certainly ready for the warmth, and you had me smelling the barbecue.

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Joy's avatar

You had me at, "chicken wings" Love you! 💖😘❣

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Sweet song of spring.

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Thank you, Jonathan. Indeed, your words and style (and especially your delivery style) were swirling in my head the way a song often does, off and on during this little gathering we put together. And I was filled with love and inspiration at both the scenery and the sight of my friends and family having such a wonderful time, despite the occasionally teary tiffs among the kids who were in attendance. I scrawled what notes/lines I could in the cracks in time between the busy tasks of parenting, and polished it up when I got home. One thing I love about poetry is how it can feel like a spontaneous act of creation with myself, almost flirtatious. Thank you so much for all your inspiration and support.

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Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

Lovely!

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Thanks, Gloria!

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Patris's avatar

Heaven, yes?

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

It really was!

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Luis A. Estable's avatar

A very cozy and warmth picture this poem paints. I like the welcoming environment that this represents, suitable for cheerfulness.

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Daniel Henderson's avatar

This takes me back to cozy summer days. The descriptions evoke a feeling of familiarity within each stanza as well.

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Anthony Tao's avatar

As an ultimate frisbee player who loves chicken wings, this got me in multiple ways

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

I swear I hear Will Smith singing “Summertime” in background.

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Monica P.'s avatar

The start of happy times outdoors grilling with family and friends. You brought your words to life.

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Don Boivin's avatar

I love it! I only feel bad that I couldn’t be there. I especially liked “dual frisbees”. You work with various moods, Mike, and I think you nailed this one. I feel hopeful!

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Thank you so much, Don! I could feel that something light and joyous needed its turn to come out. Yeah, it was a lovely time!

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Michelle Watte's avatar

And where are these eucalyptus?

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Nearby park.

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X. P. Callahan's avatar

Oh I like this! Wonderful scene-setting and description.

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Mike Speriosu's avatar

Thank you, X. P.

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