Ode to Summertime

Beaming down yellow rays of light

The Sun smiles sanguineous through the day until night,

Days of soft breezes have ended its course,

In comes the glorious warmth of heat hitting with force.

The clock ticks by but no worries come,

Only sound that matters are the waves

Of the ocean and the surrounding birds that hum

Going off into adventures in order to brave

And enjoy the long-awaited break that many have saved.

Now is the moment to take a chance

Explore the world, go out and dance

Thoughts of worry be left behind

Focus on the pleasant summer day that is bright and kind.

Showing off that sun-kissed skin,

Feeling sand between toe and hand

Seeing kids scrambling to make their castles begin

A competition for the greatest and grand.

Travels are made to reunite with those not seen,

Taking advantage of the time with activities only involving sun screen.

Happiness and smiles are consistent memories

Captured by Polaroid’s looked back upon in reverie.

Late nights don’t exist

Only thing that matters is getting through that fun-filled list;

Long drives, movie theaters, dining out 

Endless plans made unforgettable no doubt.

Night under the sky where you sigh at constellations,

Laughing with friends and feel the wind’s sensation;

Lay awake on the freshly cut green grass

Where wishes on shooting stars hope the feeling will never pass.

Value the little moments of the graceful bliss

These sunny days won’t last forever,

Don’t pass up plans you’ll surely miss

Take a step back relax revel in the memories that’ll be forgotten, never.