streets are quiet
everyone at home
or gone away
Solstice passed
Christmas over
presents exchanged
Zoom brings contact
with family far away
path mowed
through no-mow lawn
jungle tamed
cherries harvested
just seventeen
rescued from the birds
thirty degrees
too hot for exertion
sit beneath a shady tree
read another novel
a fortnight free
of obligations
relax with friends
walk on the beach
crossword puzzles and Wordle
feast on Horotane apricots
chocolate treats
visit cafés
take afternoon naps
without leaving home
or deserting the cat
I have a summer holiday
Ruth's Reflections 
I love this picture of you in your garden Ruth. I am also resting in a shady spot in mine and enjoying the harvest of the season. We did venture to Corsair Bay today to enjoy the space of the post school holiday population. Water testing was in process and no-one waved us out of the sea. You have a lovely cottage garden.
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Sue, I’m interested to know you went to Corsair Bay. Glad to know you were able to swim there without concern.
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Lovely Ruth. Your poem speaks of contentment.
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Thanks, Juliet
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