Hello everyone, Anthony Desmond here and I have the pleasure of tending our pre-holiday OLN! Woot! We’re a week into summer solstice – how’s everyone enjoying it so far?

It’s an extra special time of year because unlike the others, summer feels like a fresh start. After we endure the cold shoulder of winter, and clean out all the old baggage in the spring… Then comes the season that’s all about kindling new flames to enjoy well into autumn; and/or letting the smoke of those we already have linger, like incense that echo the essence of ourselves.

I wish you all a happy summer; breathe deeply and make plenty of great memories. See you all for the 3 year celebration after the break…

Here’s how we get down, AKA the rules:

• Write a poem and post it to your website.
• Click on the Mr. Linky button below and enter your name and direct url or web address to the poem.
• There you will find others that have joined in—stop in, visit with them, let them know what you liked about their poem.
• If you use social media to promote yourself, tag it @dversepoets so we can find you and help you promote.