Summertime

Summer, the season of warmth and light Where days are long and the sun shines bright A time of joy, a time of fun When we bask in the heat and soak up the sun The air is filled with the scent of flowers As nature blooms in all its powers The trees sway gently in the breeze As we relax under the shady trees The sound of laughter fills the air As children play without a care Splashing in pools and running through fields Their innocent joy, a sight that yields The beach calls out with its sandy shore As waves crash and seagulls soar We lay on towels, soaking up the rays As the ocean sings its soothing praise Picnics in the park, BBQs with friends The warm summer nights, never seem to end With fireflies dancing in the dark Creating a magical, enchanting spark The sunsets, a canvas of vibrant hues As the sky turns into a mesmerizing muse The stars come out, shining so bright A magnificent show, in the summer night But summer is more than just sun and fun It's a time of growth, a time to become To explore, to learn, to make memories And cherish the moments, with loved ones and families As the days grow shorter and the nights grow cool We hold on to summer, like a precious jewel For it brings us closer, to nature and each other A season of love, a season like no other So let's savour summer, with all its grace And let it leave a smile on our face For it will come again, with its warm embrace And fill our hearts with its beautiful trace Mike Monahan 1982