Summer, My Favorite Time of the Year!

Abby Greenhill

Hazy, hot and humid means summer is here,

Cookouts in the backyard with lots of cold beer.

Burgers on the grill just a tad overcooked,

Vacations being researched, planned and booked.

Beaches are crowded as bodies bronze in the sun,

By the end of the day a few will be well-done.

Ice cream stands along the boardwalk do a brisk trade,

Grab a handful of napkins and you'll have it made.

It's t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops galore,

They are comfy to wear, you don't need much more.

Lounge by the pool and enjoy a fresh lemonade,

When you've had enough sun head into the shade.

Jersey tomatoes are ripening on the vine,

The sweet corn is coming along just fine.

Fresh fruits and veggies adorn the dinner table,

Come over and share a meal when you're able.

The sky opens up with storms every day,

Dampening the earth and everything in its way.

When the rain finally stops and the sun peeks through,

You'll see a rainbow, and that's good luck for you.

Summer doesn't last forever; I know that is true,

It's my favorite season and just between me and you.

I'll enjoy every moment that is given to me,

If summer lasted all year round how wonderful that would be!

Source:

Self

Published by Abby Greenhill

Abby is a retired Administrative Assistant. She is a pet lover who has many years experience as a dog owner. She loves to take road trips anywhere up and down the East Coast and tries to stay current on ne...  View profile

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  • Danielle Olivia Tefft7/7/2011

    Perfect!

  • Pearl Grace7/6/2011

    Fun poem!

  • Mary Oberg7/3/2011

    I really enjoyed your poem, Abby! Happy 4th of July!

  • Thomas Lane6/30/2011

    Summer is great, but I'm not ready for a whole year of it. For all its hardships, winter makes us appreciate summer all the more.

  • John Myers6/30/2011

    Ahhh, summer!

  • Sandy James6/30/2011

    I love the berry season which is coming up but I prefer cooler weather. Fun poem!

  • Sunshine Wilson6/28/2011

    Great summer poem

  • Allana Calhoun6/28/2011

    Well I think you about covered it all! Very nice poem :)

  • Bailey Hinson6/28/2011

    Love Summer and you captured it so well!

  • J.C. Grant6/28/2011

    How wonderful it would be!

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