“Ode to Summer”
Vacation trips, adventures, off-roading and more,
Fun with friends and family, summer’s never a bore.
Splashing dog washes and sudsy car washes,
Out in the backyards with our gardens and squashes.
We went to the beach (with kites!) 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 we stayed 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 its now the fall season,
But it’s fun to look back, as if we needed a reason.
Artwork by John Sloane — “Good Old Summertime”
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