JUNE....JUNE....JUNE....JUNE....{...An Author's Pick....}
This is for June, and all the summers it brings
Wind chasing bells......of a Church steeple ring
Olde songs of wedlock....over top hat, and lace
'Fore June passes torch....to July's scarlet face
Tree's are full jacket's .........of multi-hue green
The last pink magnolia leaf......still can be seen
There's a breeze in the air, that carries a scent
Of her sweet honeysuckle....fresh efflorescence
Still, nights cast a chill, but June has its motive
An inviting warm flame, bright amorous votive
Moonlite romance...'neath a nautic June breeze
Make love in June sparkle like starshine on sea
______________- F j R -______________
Above Work is a Six-Time Competition Winner
It was also put to music by an aspiring amateur
and expert con-artist who obviously preys upon
sumo-egocentical braggards.....like me! In other
words.....I never heard from him again, and per-
haps that is because he never did anything with
the piece at all....However, shame on me for not
going thru'all legal avenues before relinguishing
the rights for him to use my words & compose a
song from them....words.... that I personally felt
were not-so lyrical..........................................F j R
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Scheherazade
Another blast from your past for me, sir. This is one of my favorites of yours. Superior poetry comes from your magic pen!
Another blast from your past for me, sir. This is one of my favorites of yours. Superior poetry comes from your magic pen!
ritty patnaik
read it again today...........holds the same sparkle of joy which june deserves.lovely poem !
read it again today...........holds the same sparkle of joy which june deserves.lovely poem !
Meggie Gultiano
FRank!!I cannot forget this six years ago.An excellent piece.Amazing!!
FRank!!I cannot forget this six years ago.An excellent piece.Amazing!!
ritty patnaik
i regret not having read this before !a beautiful nature poem which fills the heart with the fragrance of honeysuckle and magnolia in a moonlit night,when the sparkling june breeze touches the soul of the season !loved this poem absolutely !frank you are a wizard of words !
i regret not having read this before !a beautiful nature poem which fills the heart with the fragrance of honeysuckle and magnolia in a moonlit night,when the sparkling june breeze touches the soul of the season !loved this poem absolutely !frank you are a wizard of words !
Everything & Something
You write how I wish I could. A truly fantastic piece.
You write how I wish I could. A truly fantastic piece.
Cyn BuhainBaello
I always admired well-written poetry and considered it art - you did a masterpiece in this one. You are a real artist of poetry!
I always admired well-written poetry and considered it art - you did a masterpiece in this one. You are a real artist of poetry!
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
I have a daughter who will be "60" in June...I'll recommend she read this. She will love your poem as I do...It goes on my Recommend list...No wonder you won! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
I have a daughter who will be "60" in June...I'll recommend she read this. She will love your poem as I do...It goes on my Recommend list...No wonder you won! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Bob Blackwell
Lovely wording, lovely rhyme, rythmn good; I would say a deserving winner Frank well done.
Lovely wording, lovely rhyme, rythmn good; I would say a deserving winner Frank well done.
Sally Plumb
Enjoyable ... like the month.
Enjoyable ... like the month.
patspoems
I was just browsing today and am so glad I did. This was such an amazing write and I can fully understand how it is a five time winner. Many many congratulations. God bless.... Pat
I was just browsing today and am so glad I did. This was such an amazing write and I can fully understand how it is a five time winner. Many many congratulations. God bless.... Pat
Lauren Marie Ryan
I remember when you wrote this about 5 or 6 years ago, how you thought it wasn't so good and wanted to delete it! And I told you that I thought this was your best poem at the time aside from Love is Love is Love!. Guess I was right and you, wrong.Don't worry, I still love you Dad !(lol)! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
I remember when you wrote this about 5 or 6 years ago, how you thought it wasn't so good and wanted to delete it! And I told you that I thought this was your best poem at the time aside from Love is Love is Love!. Guess I was right and you, wrong.Don't worry, I still love you Dad !(lol)! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Ron Peat
Ocean's Moon In June// The full moon poses a unique petition / as the heart's ultimate leap/ retreat / into passion's excelled quantity. / The moon's idea is quite complete / in understanding and quality / to secure its phases in transient position. // Reasons of the heart are flukish; / they seek the small, yet they are very big. / Merciful oceans churn within a great increase / to fall upon the simplest sprig / where doors open out to a decrease / in reality that is quite spookish. // Moonlight offers a plausible bypass / to the clawed shadow of the beast, / a clarity in grace like granting a gift / to a virgin bride at the wedding feast. / The moon sets its lilt impression adrift / and compassion becomes a rolling mass. /// The June moon is the moon for me. Love the poem frank. a tribute to you. //A Poet friend//RH Peat
Ocean's Moon In June// The full moon poses a unique petition / as the heart's ultimate leap/ retreat / into passion's excelled quantity. / The moon's idea is quite complete / in understanding and quality / to secure its phases in transient position. // Reasons of the heart are flukish; / they seek the small, yet they are very big. / Merciful oceans churn within a great increase / to fall upon the simplest sprig / where doors open out to a decrease / in reality that is quite spookish. // Moonlight offers a plausible bypass / to the clawed shadow of the beast, / a clarity in grace like granting a gift / to a virgin bride at the wedding feast. / The moon sets its lilt impression adrift / and compassion becomes a rolling mass. /// The June moon is the moon for me. Love the poem frank. a tribute to you. //A Poet friend//RH Peat
sugi
awesome is not the word for your portrayal of june...Very very sweet james...
awesome is not the word for your portrayal of june...Very very sweet james...
Sana Rose
Beautiful June... While there you enjoy the summer, here we are finding relief in the monsoon rains after the hot summer... And for those who got married in our summer, this monsoon June is a perfect honeymoon time.. :) An ardent write, Frank.. Thanks for sharing this rich, exciting June piece.. :) wish I had summers like this..
Beautiful June... While there you enjoy the summer, here we are finding relief in the monsoon rains after the hot summer... And for those who got married in our summer, this monsoon June is a perfect honeymoon time.. :) An ardent write, Frank.. Thanks for sharing this rich, exciting June piece.. :) wish I had summers like this..
mamta agarwal
June-' bright amorous votive'; a very passionate write, so subtle yet sensuous.Frank, am so glad I opened your page today and read this gem of a poem.
June-' bright amorous votive'; a very passionate write, so subtle yet sensuous.Frank, am so glad I opened your page today and read this gem of a poem.
Linda Ori
Ah....sweet June! The awakening of a new season of blissful beauty and abundance, perfectly splashed across the page as the masterful artist wields his magic brush. Captivating, and a lovely introduction to summer, Frank. As always, reading your work is like a breath of fresh air - sensual and stimulating!
Ah....sweet June! The awakening of a new season of blissful beauty and abundance, perfectly splashed across the page as the masterful artist wields his magic brush. Captivating, and a lovely introduction to summer, Frank. As always, reading your work is like a breath of fresh air - sensual and stimulating!
sonetta
there's a reason why so many people get married in June....congratulations on this multi-awarded poem!!
there's a reason why so many people get married in June....congratulations on this multi-awarded poem!!
Dream Weaver
And proud of it you should be Sir!! This is a delightful read, you have captured June so well in your vivid imagery, thank you so much for alerting us otherwise I would have missed such a treat :)
And proud of it you should be Sir!! This is a delightful read, you have captured June so well in your vivid imagery, thank you so much for alerting us otherwise I would have missed such a treat :)
robyn selters
Lovely lilting poem that enchants... An honour to have your fine poetry to savour
Lovely lilting poem that enchants... An honour to have your fine poetry to savour
Keith Robinson
Very nice, my friend...thx for the heads up!
Very nice, my friend...thx for the heads up!
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
A delightful visit Frank...June brought me the joy of my first baby...how excited I was that June 11th! Even now she makes me smile. You made me smile again with this lovely verse. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
A delightful visit Frank...June brought me the joy of my first baby...how excited I was that June 11th! Even now she makes me smile. You made me smile again with this lovely verse. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
sridevi
Karin said it so beautifully Frank...and thanks for posting this beautiful poem once again :) It had been in my B'marks before and goes to its rightful place once again :)
Karin said it so beautifully Frank...and thanks for posting this beautiful poem once again :) It had been in my B'marks before and goes to its rightful place once again :)
Lynda Robson
Lovely verse to welcome June, thanks Frank
Lovely verse to welcome June, thanks Frank
Karin Anderson
It is interesting to find a poem that has been won an award five times so decided look into its magic. Impeccable rhyme couplets and trochee meter so the flow is superb. There's alliteration, color, sound, smell and it touches the heart. Seasons, flowers, chill and warmth, romance too. You have two of your abbreviated words in (and I adore your abbreviations) Oooooooo and do you know it is not really lengthy at all yet it brings the page alive with the miracle of June. That's the answer - it's a miracle!!! Now don't you ever leave this site Frank as we need you~~~
It is interesting to find a poem that has been won an award five times so decided look into its magic. Impeccable rhyme couplets and trochee meter so the flow is superb. There's alliteration, color, sound, smell and it touches the heart. Seasons, flowers, chill and warmth, romance too. You have two of your abbreviated words in (and I adore your abbreviations) Oooooooo and do you know it is not really lengthy at all yet it brings the page alive with the miracle of June. That's the answer - it's a miracle!!! Now don't you ever leave this site Frank as we need you~~~
Fay Slimm
This warrants a second comment from yours truly in that is sparks further June feelings of sweet summer romance. I just love the sparkle it brought to my morning's first read Frank - and thank you for re-posting this worthy winner of so many accolades for our added delight.
This warrants a second comment from yours truly in that is sparks further June feelings of sweet summer romance. I just love the sparkle it brought to my morning's first read Frank - and thank you for re-posting this worthy winner of so many accolades for our added delight.
Nightowl
Wonderful Imagery. Nothing like welcoming summer with a bang. tfs
Wonderful Imagery. Nothing like welcoming summer with a bang. tfs
Jenny Gordon
Wow! I LOVE it! What a wonderful, delicious tribute to June, laden with excellent, fantastic imagery! Marvelous! Absolutely delightful! Impressive, evocative, enticing! What a blessing!
Wow! I LOVE it! What a wonderful, delicious tribute to June, laden with excellent, fantastic imagery! Marvelous! Absolutely delightful! Impressive, evocative, enticing! What a blessing!
Rohit Mulange
Only 12 days left for june! Very Beautiful poem my friend
Only 12 days left for june! Very Beautiful poem my friend
Myrtle Thomas
The second stanza is my favorite , but the poem is a glorious gem.Lovely imagery !
The second stanza is my favorite , but the poem is a glorious gem.Lovely imagery !
vinita18
Fantastic! June is my favorite month anyway.. I got married in June. Your poem exalts the month in such a poetic manner that it could bcome anyone's favorite month. Brilliant descriptions, images and choice of words. Undoubtedly an award winning piece!
Fantastic! June is my favorite month anyway.. I got married in June. Your poem exalts the month in such a poetic manner that it could bcome anyone's favorite month. Brilliant descriptions, images and choice of words. Undoubtedly an award winning piece!
Patrick McFarland
Beautiful Frank! I can certainly see why this won four years in a row. I also noticed you didn't take the easy route and rhyme June with anything else. You are to be congratulated my friend. Adam himself fell to a lesser temptation. Cheers, Patrick
Beautiful Frank! I can certainly see why this won four years in a row. I also noticed you didn't take the easy route and rhyme June with anything else. You are to be congratulated my friend. Adam himself fell to a lesser temptation. Cheers, Patrick
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Allan, thought you'd never make it here alive ! You are indestructable....After 6 years in the ferals of the poemhunter forum, you were the last of the "Charter PH Members to vamoose! And, so, Allan,...Because you are not in Kansas anymore....and have survived the implosion of PH Emerald City,....I.... the one and only wonderful Wizard of Oz-zie Osbornes Black Sabbath fan club, i hearby bestow upon your chest....The Purple Heart...Ooops, yeah, the pin is sharp....sorry, mate ! ~FjR ~
Allan, thought you'd never make it here alive ! You are indestructable....After 6 years in the ferals of the poemhunter forum, you were the last of the "Charter PH Members to vamoose! And, so, Allan,...Because you are not in Kansas anymore....and have survived the implosion of PH Emerald City,....I.... the one and only wonderful Wizard of Oz-zie Osbornes Black Sabbath fan club, i hearby bestow upon your chest....The Purple Heart...Ooops, yeah, the pin is sharp....sorry, mate ! ~FjR ~
allansaywell65
A beautiful work Frank your poetry is light ,mine is dark, but we meet somewhere in the scheme of it all Warm regards AJS
A beautiful work Frank your poetry is light ,mine is dark, but we meet somewhere in the scheme of it all Warm regards AJS
Simply Bono Razek
I've always thought June was the "love" month~awesome poem!
I've always thought June was the "love" month~awesome poem!
ritty patnaik
a perfect poem to celebrate the month of june.....and close to it all the happy memories.it is a writers delight,and a painters insight into the beautyof nature in full blooming fragrance,of honeysuckle and magnolia.a poem so adorable i have no more words to say,the others have said it all......love.....ritty
a perfect poem to celebrate the month of june.....and close to it all the happy memories.it is a writers delight,and a painters insight into the beautyof nature in full blooming fragrance,of honeysuckle and magnolia.a poem so adorable i have no more words to say,the others have said it all......love.....ritty
Raj Arumugam
Love the ring of celebration of season and nature...lovely lines...
Love the ring of celebration of season and nature...lovely lines...
Gita Ashok
Imagery at its very best! This beautiful write took me back to June for a while!
Imagery at its very best! This beautiful write took me back to June for a while!
Irwin (aka David Irwin Phillips)
I concur wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed here with such style.
I concur wholeheartedly with the sentiments expressed here with such style.
PrEmJi PrEmJi
to be frank, simply great..........
to be frank, simply great..........
Pink Butterfly
I enjoyed reading...This is really amazing....Brilliant!!! Keep it up!!!! God bless you always! -Pink Butterfly-
I enjoyed reading...This is really amazing....Brilliant!!! Keep it up!!!! God bless you always! -Pink Butterfly-
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Thank You,Shy Wolf !
Thank You,Shy Wolf !
Gerard Lebel
An absolute gem!
An absolute gem!
meow~one
June is a wonderful month and this is such a great poem.... Had to read it again, and recall that the most wonderful thing happened to me in June..... Love you
June is a wonderful month and this is such a great poem.... Had to read it again, and recall that the most wonderful thing happened to me in June..... Love you
Amber
Simply lovely poetry, FJR I enjoyed the smooth ride. My daughter is getting married tomorrow at the shore here in Connecticut..I just loved your June poem..she was almost a June bride.. Much peace, love and light, Amber "V"
Simply lovely poetry, FJR I enjoyed the smooth ride. My daughter is getting married tomorrow at the shore here in Connecticut..I just loved your June poem..she was almost a June bride.. Much peace, love and light, Amber "V"
Sandra Dodd
Amorous Love that word. This is great and a fun read Frank. Sorry to see you not posting, but love rereading your PF postings
Amorous Love that word. This is great and a fun read Frank. Sorry to see you not posting, but love rereading your PF postings
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
A rhyme of June to make our eyes tear and our hearts rejoyous! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
A rhyme of June to make our eyes tear and our hearts rejoyous! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
rema renjini nair
i just dont know what to say its what u call a poem of poems
i just dont know what to say its what u call a poem of poems
Anu a
Wow! Excellent poem!!
Wow! Excellent poem!!
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Dad, Bea wants me to leave this comment on June,June,June,June. She says its the best poem she has read so far this year ,either in lit. class or anywhere. And i have to agree its a WOW poem ! Did you see on PH where some musician named Mitchel wants to put music to this poem? You should read your recent comments This was about 2 weeks ago, when you re-posted poem there...Go Dad ! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Dad, Bea wants me to leave this comment on June,June,June,June. She says its the best poem she has read so far this year ,either in lit. class or anywhere. And i have to agree its a WOW poem ! Did you see on PH where some musician named Mitchel wants to put music to this poem? You should read your recent comments This was about 2 weeks ago, when you re-posted poem there...Go Dad ! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Pendemic
Wow! I understand completely why it's an award winning poem. Excellent penning Frank, simply excellent.
Wow! I understand completely why it's an award winning poem. Excellent penning Frank, simply excellent.
humanwoman
31-st wow, oh, ah. what can be SAID?
31-st wow, oh, ah. what can be SAID?
meow~one
I see you have 29 comments on this lovely poem. Here's the 30th of June...... xxx
I see you have 29 comments on this lovely poem. Here's the 30th of June...... xxx
Irwin (aka David Irwin Phillips)
An excellent poem in a classical vein.
An excellent poem in a classical vein.
Raj Arumugam
Oh how beautiful is June in your words...A lovely poem.
Oh how beautiful is June in your words...A lovely poem.
Sandra Martyres
A lovely welcome to the month of June.....beautiful imagery too...Another excellent write Frank. Thanks
A lovely welcome to the month of June.....beautiful imagery too...Another excellent write Frank. Thanks
Ency Bearis
Sweet verses and significant write for the month of June - lovely.
Sweet verses and significant write for the month of June - lovely.
Munia Khan
Your great work of June/As bright as the moon/Compose some more soon/Before the morning turns noon.....What can I say but rhyming doc??? Such a fabulous work.Wonderful!!!
Your great work of June/As bright as the moon/Compose some more soon/Before the morning turns noon.....What can I say but rhyming doc??? Such a fabulous work.Wonderful!!!
RAJ NANDY
IT GAVE A REFRESHING FEELING READING YOUR POEM IN 44 DEGREES OF DELHI SUMMER'S HEAT ! -Raj
IT GAVE A REFRESHING FEELING READING YOUR POEM IN 44 DEGREES OF DELHI SUMMER'S HEAT ! -Raj
Alison Cassidy
''Fore June passes torch....to July's scarlet face' is thoroughly adorable, Frank. In fact the whole poem dazzles with its poetic brilliance. Lyrical, flamboyant and bursting with life! A bookmark is in order, methinks. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
''Fore June passes torch....to July's scarlet face' is thoroughly adorable, Frank. In fact the whole poem dazzles with its poetic brilliance. Lyrical, flamboyant and bursting with life! A bookmark is in order, methinks. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
meow~one
This poem is stunning, June is a wonderful time for love, but, then, with you, Every moment is a wonderful time to love xxoo
This poem is stunning, June is a wonderful time for love, but, then, with you, Every moment is a wonderful time to love xxoo
Michael J. Gale
When I see a poem that I admire,it makes to me to wistfully wished be swimming eternally in a sea of over drowning-ed,inspire. Nice poem Sir Word A Verse. By shore or by sea...Let it be to freely see. The world and all it's sea breezes freeze...Upon all watery sleeves,that wander in the brain led ski.Look up at the sky of bluest blunder...Beneath Thy Godly,awesomed wonder,under. The sky as it weeps...More tears than all Ye see the upper hands that always sweeps. For how might I seek all hold?...Whatever be the most bold ones sold?
When I see a poem that I admire,it makes to me to wistfully wished be swimming eternally in a sea of over drowning-ed,inspire. Nice poem Sir Word A Verse. By shore or by sea...Let it be to freely see. The world and all it's sea breezes freeze...Upon all watery sleeves,that wander in the brain led ski.Look up at the sky of bluest blunder...Beneath Thy Godly,awesomed wonder,under. The sky as it weeps...More tears than all Ye see the upper hands that always sweeps. For how might I seek all hold?...Whatever be the most bold ones sold?
C. P. Sharma
FJR, though the situation here is altogether different at this end in June, the melting flesh flows from the molten bones….but I can understand the euphoria of midsummer romance on your side. As always, you are an award winner here too with perfect command over diction and rhythm, You stand like a stalwart and sing of summer sweet, Each word dipped in honey, love and romance tweets. It was a different taste of summer that I enjoyed it to the hilt. CP
FJR, though the situation here is altogether different at this end in June, the melting flesh flows from the molten bones….but I can understand the euphoria of midsummer romance on your side. As always, you are an award winner here too with perfect command over diction and rhythm, You stand like a stalwart and sing of summer sweet, Each word dipped in honey, love and romance tweets. It was a different taste of summer that I enjoyed it to the hilt. CP
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Smokes alive, Dad. This has only been posted a couple of hours, and look at all your comments! I have always loved this poem, and Karin Anderson is right. This poem or as you would say, "this work" is so worthy of all its awards. Super writing Dad.Keep posting this as you have been, every year on June first, of course! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Smokes alive, Dad. This has only been posted a couple of hours, and look at all your comments! I have always loved this poem, and Karin Anderson is right. This poem or as you would say, "this work" is so worthy of all its awards. Super writing Dad.Keep posting this as you have been, every year on June first, of course! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Mike
This has that beautiful Ryan touch... you've described the joys of June just perfectly!
This has that beautiful Ryan touch... you've described the joys of June just perfectly!
JoAnn McGrath
How do I always miss the good ones....I just don't go far enough back in the days work I guess....you have captured all it's splendor and more Frank...from the last flowers on the magnolia to weddings and night chill....I give you my applause
How do I always miss the good ones....I just don't go far enough back in the days work I guess....you have captured all it's splendor and more Frank...from the last flowers on the magnolia to weddings and night chill....I give you my applause
Karin Anderson
I can see why this is an Award Winning Piece and the repetition of June in the title gives it such a great edge to start with. The poem positively romps along with joy and I can see how it brings happiness to your readers, especially me. I love it all!
I can see why this is an Award Winning Piece and the repetition of June in the title gives it such a great edge to start with. The poem positively romps along with joy and I can see how it brings happiness to your readers, especially me. I love it all!
kath
How invitingly you have captured a perfect June! Wonderful! kath xx
How invitingly you have captured a perfect June! Wonderful! kath xx
Fay Slimm
Love the "nautic June breeze" Frank along with the weddings of course - -- yes June needs repeating again and again as this swinging summary of her assets does with great flair.
Love the "nautic June breeze" Frank along with the weddings of course - -- yes June needs repeating again and again as this swinging summary of her assets does with great flair.
Susan Jarvis
What a magnificent and uplifting song for beautiful June...and I just love the smell of honeysuckle. Bravo, Frank!! :)
What a magnificent and uplifting song for beautiful June...and I just love the smell of honeysuckle. Bravo, Frank!! :)
Leslie Alexis
beautiful sir.
beautiful sir.
This is almost magical to read through . I wonder how you capture nuances and turn them into metaphors of delight and charm. Wondrous poem to read and savor .