Come September

I know I'm rushing the seasons a bit here, dear readers, but I am so tired of summer heat waves...


Come September,
I may wander through
The balmy vestiges
Of Summer's carnage,
And I may also be inclined
To pause and smile wistfully,
In passing,
At the faint but lingering memory
Of the warmth of her embrace.
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Mccann Avatar
August 7, 2022 at 3:35 PM
I love this, Jim. Sorry about the carnage but September is the middle month; holidays are ahead! And I'm so glad your muse made you do it! Elizabeth
Slaughter Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Thank you, Elizabeth. Yes, my muse doesn't handle the heat and mugginess any better than I do.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Lovely write. I love all the seasons - least of all, Winter... she is beautiful sometimes, but oh so cold! God bless you. Love, Gina
Slaughter Avatar
August 7, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Regina. Our Winter here was quite mild, I thought. Probably saving its strength for this rather brutal Summer.
Bauer Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 1:57 PM
great poem, jim, but to me, summer's embrace is more like a too-tight hug from a relative wearing way too much cheap perfume. i am struggling with the heat this time around. i can't wait for "come september!"
Slaughter Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 2:08 PM
I love your description, Ilene. Thanks.
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