End of Summer

End of summer whistles through trees,
Like skylarks floating on the breeze
Staying awhile, a month or more,
Until winds come in howling roar
Blowing sleet, snow, and bitter freeze.

Summer temps creep down by degrees,
Despite extremely humid sprees
I recall September’s rainy tour,
End of summer.

Weathermen give no guarantee,
Weather-watchers won't disagree
June and July sudden downpours
Can alter the league’s baseball scores,
But football hurts from early freeze
End of summer.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 2, 2021 at 3:40 AM
This rondeau moves so fast, it made me feel the weather.
Hankins Avatar
July 2, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Thanks, Caren. I think it may have moved a little too fast! See note to Gershon below.
Daniel Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 11:00 PM
This is a wonderful rondeau, Milton:)
Hankins Avatar
July 2, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Thanks so much, Jo. I'm glad you liked it.
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM
I just love the first stanza, even if I hate to see summer go. So beautifully penned, Milt. Happy Summer and Happy Independence Day, Gershon
Hankins Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 9:20 PM
Thanks, gw. This poem has gone through more editing, rewritings, and rearrangings than I can count. I finally just got tired and put it on here. I'm not terribly pleased with the second or third verses, frankly.
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