This week, I finally found the time to write my poem for #TankaTuesday. The bathrooms are now a finished project! We even found time yesterday, to the paint the bare wood around the bottom of the deck. We hope to put up some plastic trellis around the base before summer’s end.



It was Yvette’s choice this week. She selected a form created by Gwen Plano called the 4-11, which is eleven lines of four syllables each.
NOTE: https://sodacoffee.com/syllables, the syllable counter we’ve used for years, now displays a 404 error page. In the past, they revamped the site and changed the address. I’m not sure if that is the case this time. So, use the syllable counter at How Many Syllables: https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllable_counter/. Be aware that How Many Syllables sometimes is off in the count. Double check your syllable count.
Summer Magic
Summer magic still shines—grab it! Dance with fireflies, waltz with fairies, tell ghost stories around the fire... bond together. Autumn hovers in the raindrops. Remember the summer magic. © Colleen M. Chesebro

I can’t believe we’re half way through August! Before you know it, summer will be a distant memory. Spend these last weeks with your family, enjoying time together. It’s all so precious. 💜
Beautiful bathrooms! Beautiful poetry! Beautiful Chloe!
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Thanks, Sis. We’re done finally! 🥳💜
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Your bathroom and deck look great. What fun wallpaper. Loved the poem, it captured the magic summer offers xo
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Thanks so much, Denise. I’m just glad to be done! 😂💜
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Oh!! Love that your house is your beautiful dream come true!! The faeries are dancing!! 💕🧚🏻♀️🧚🧚♂️💕
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Thanks, Ruth! I can’t believe it’s finally over! 😂 Now I can get back to the important things, like writing. 🤣❤️
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💕🧚♂️💕
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The bathrooms turned out beautifully! Your 4-11 is perfect for the day I just had.
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Ohh, that’s wonderful, Liz. Michigan had their first frost yesterday (up north). Today it feels like Autumn. Summer is slipping away. ❤️
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Summer is slipping away for us as well. Sigh . . .
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I prefer spring and autumn, but I’m thankful to live where we get four seasons. 💜
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Yes, to the four seasons. Each does have its own charms
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For sure… we just have to find the positive in each season. 💜
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Love the poem, the house looks great, and cute cat! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thanks so much. It’s been a long year and a half of renovations. 😍
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Your house is looking good! Summer always seems a blur at the end. But I will be glad to see cooler weather. (K)
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Thanks. Me too. It’s been too hot and dry. We are receiving light showers now, so that is so welcome.
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We’ve had steamy heat. Can’t complain about the rainfall here.
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Oh we’ve had Florida humidity for weeks. It clings to the window screens. It’s been strange weather, but that’s typical now.
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You renovations were a brilliant success, Colleen. Guess what came in the mail today! Yes, Word Craft Prose and Poetry. This is a gift to my sister Sarah. Now all of us – Frances, Sarah and I have our copies and are close to starting our poetry journey. Many thanks!!!
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Rebecca, I’m so humbled! Thanks so much for your support. I can’t wait to see what you all create. First rule: have fun! ❤️ I know I owe you an email. I’m emailing the group to get their thoughts.
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You will be with us every step of the way!!! Hugs!
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How lovely! Now that’s fun! 💜
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Your poem is full of summer joy, Colleen! Your bathrooms and deck look great–enjoy!
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Thanks so much, Merril. I need a vacation. LOL! I’m so happy to have it all completed. 💜
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The bathroom and deck look fantastic! Great poem that captures these closing days of summer! Well done, Colleen 💕🙂
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Thanks so much, Harmony. We’re worn out with all moving, shifting, and work this summer. I need a vacation. LOL! ❤
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Lols 😂💖
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Congrats on finishing the bathroom remodel! I love the Summer Magic poem!
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Thanks, Jan. This has been such a long haul. It feels good to be done. 💜
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I LOVE your poem, Colleen! I’m still trying to hold on to that summer magic. Your bathrooms and deck look great! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Yvi. ☀️
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One grand starts school in 6 (not including the weekend) days.
OOOh…neither one of my WC’s are large enough for a double sink!! But as you say they are very nice. And as long as one has enough room!!
I think I’m getting the last of my cucumbers! I have a friend who grew veggies and melons hers up a trellis!! 🙂
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Your bathrooms look beautiful, Colleen, and I love your deck! I bet you are relieved it’s over!
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Yes! It feels like five years but it took a year and a half! 🤣❤️
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Time to take in your beautiful home Sis. It all came together beautifully. And your poem sums it all up! ❤ xx
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Thanks so much. I’m so glad we’re finally done! 🙏🏻❤️
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No kidding!!! Time to enjoy the fruiits of your labor. ❤
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Ooh I love your house, Colleen. A fabulous, summery poem – I’m a long way from that at the moment in Australia lol. Toni x
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Beautiful house!
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Thank you so much. It was pretty rough when we bought it. It feels good to finally have it done! 😍
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All the best! 👍🔥💃💃🥂🥂
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Thanks, Reena. ❤️
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I feel like your personality comes through strongly in this poem, Colleen – I can imagine you saying these words to someone in person 😀
❤
David
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David, that’s such a nice thing to say. I would say this and do! LOL! Everything feels precious right now, at this time before summer ends and autumn begins. ❤️
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I love your poem, Colleen. And, your bathroom is gorgeous.❤️
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Thanks so much, Gwen. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Gwen. I replied to this comment but it doesn’t seem to be there ??? LOL! 💜
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The bathroom are gorgeous, Sis! We have the same floors! Great job with the deck too.👏🥰
This poem put a smile on my face. Loved it! One of my favorites. You’re right, people tend to want to move on from one season to the next. Why not enjoy the one we’re in? Although Autumn is my favorite season, I can wait.😘
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Thank you. It feels so good to have the house finished. I love that we have the same floors. LOL! Great minds… 😘
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