Storybook Summer

It wouldn't be summer without a book to curl up with, regardless of the age of the reader or the age of the protagonist.

She's the pretty cousin with freckles

who comes to visit every summer,

who unpacks her things upstairs

while we wait for her to appear

in her fluttering dress and straw hat

shading bouncy copper curls.

She brings her Pollyanna optimism

and the wide-eyed innocence

of a Becky Thatcher, hankering

for adventure beyond the garden gate.

Or she baskets her wiles like

Little Red Riding Hood, braving

pathways where wending breezes

comb the coats of wolves in hiding.

Today she is Anne of the Island,

reading her book on the beach

as seagulls punctuate the page turning.

Her imagination hoists my own,

high as the cliffs of red sandstone,

chapter after chapter. . .

Reviews

[Hi]

I like "baskets her wiles"

I like the whole thing. You taught me "wending." I was thinking does she mean winding; looked it up and it works just fine. Thanks.

[Lisa Lindsey]

Aww thanks and you're welcome. I love teaching new words and learning them too. Much appreciated.

[Hi]

This also seems to be an invitation style type of write saying perhaps the reader knows someone or at least has heard someone like this. It's smart writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

An intricate character study. I could picture her on the beach. It's wonderful how others can inspire us. Obviously your cousin did that for you. Lovely imagery, Lisa. Lydi*

[Lisa Lindsey]

Thanks bunches for the lovely review, Lydi!

[1VJ]

This is truly exquisite poetry. I could read chapter after chapter of these lovely persuasions!

100/100

[Lisa Lindsey]

Thanks so much for reading and the lovely review!

[1VJ]

I'm coming back for more very soon!

[Kelly Scheppers]

...truly, articulation at its best! I love how you weaved the characters of books throughout your verses...simply mesmerizing!

I wish you well here at the WC, and hope that other poets will take notice of how utterly fascinating and talented you are!


Love,
Kelly

[Lisa Lindsey]

I'm happy to be here Kelly. It took me a while. :)) Thanks so much.