Summer Time

Summer time
with the heat of the day
and warming breeze,
and the coolness of the tree's shade
that is eagerly embraced.

The birds come out from their shade and twitter
as the sun descends
welcoming their playtime,
with passers by
offering them a crumb or two
—just for dessert.

The blue-green ocean reflecting the sun
is a nectar I shall miss
as fall comes and brings with it
its own gifts,
of a tapestry of clouds that reflect the light
in such majesty of beauty
in the changing colors of the day's end.

But, its still summer
with many delights still to be enjoyed.
The shimmering leaves turning to gold
through the brightness of the day.

The cooling nights
with open windows
invites the sounds of the evening
that rock me to sleep,
and the bright early mornings
filled with enthusiasm
for this season of play,
of joy,
of fun,
where my child-like wonder is
awakening
as the hand of the day
beckons me
to come out and play
in the sun.