Ode to Summer

Vacation trips, adventures, off-roading and more,

Fun with friends and family, summer’s never a bore.

Splashing through dog washes and sudsy car washes,

Splashing dog washes and sudsy car washes,

Out in the backyards with our gardens and squashes.

 

We went to the beach and combed the seashore,

Searching for shells and pirates and treasures of yore.

Snorkeled and swam and played in the ocean,

Slathered with sunscreen and all sorts of lotion.

 

Towering castles we built entirely of sand,

And it was so much fun to step off dry land.

Barbeques, grilling, picnics, cookouts, and parties,

Tossing candy to kids— to each a sweet roll of Smarties!

 

Jumping in puddles with muddy galoshes,

Searching for Bigfoot and hairy Sasquatches.

Trips to the park and staying out after dark,

Watching fireflies and cheering each July firework’s spark.

 

Fishing, camping, biking, hiking, and parasailing,

We did it all until the wallet was wailing.

We sat in the porch swing, relaxing with tea,

Oh! What a summer we had, you next to me.

 

Too soon summer has ended and autumn’s drawn near,

But we’ll treasure these memories for another whole year.

 

P.S. from Little Red Bear — Funny how a whole Summer can fit inside a single memory. It always seems too short while you’re living it and longer when you’re remembering it.

Images have been created for this piece with the assistance of AI . . .  lovingly prepared and styled for Honey Hill Country and the world of Little Red Bear.