In the Heat of Summer

[Jody L. Collins]

Kristine, I could so vividly picture you there in the garden (I have two beds--roses and perennials) and the need for water is a daily concern.

When I kept reading the word 'hunted' throughout your lines I was intrigued. Then with your explanation it all made sense.

Hoping you've had some precipitation come to that part of the world... and yes, even here in Seattleland this morning's weather is changing--I can feel it.

We'll blink and Fall will be here.

[Kristine Neeley]

Didn't mean to not ever reply to this, and it's been over a month... but as I'm revisiting some posts I saw this and just wanted you to know I'm grateful for you. For your reading, for your writing, and for your example of faithfulness in creativity and serving/supporting other writers. <3

[Jody L. Collins]

Ohhhh …. Your comment brings me such joy Kristine. It is a gift to be connected here.

[Cliff]

Thank you for sharing Kristine. I loved hearing your poem!! I could use some rain.

[Claire]

ahhhhhh. So atmospheric. Love this one.

[Kristine Neeley]

Thank you Claire!

[angie warren]

I’ve been waiting for some time now, to HEAR your poetry again. Thank you.

My cells too, long for a cleansing rain. May it soon be so, for each of us ♥️

[Kristine Neeley]

Thank you for reading!! Hope your cleansing rain comes soon!

[civil winters]

love that you wrote with haunted in mind and exchanged it for hunted. reading this is like living a season ahead. relatable in many ways, friend. <3

[Kristine Neeley]

Thank you! ♥️

[26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)]

Oh my, drought haunts us ... and it feels like a hunter as well, for true. Wonderful poem, Kristine. Thank you.

[Kristine Neeley]

Thank you, Elizabeth!

[Margaret Ann Silver]

Oh, so lovely. Thank you for sharing this.

[Kristine Neeley]

Thanks for reading ♥️

[BEE Channel]

So profound.

[Kristine Neeley]

Thank you for reading!

[BEE Channel]

You're welcome!