Farewell To Summer

As I look outside I see, the setting sun behind the trees This summer day is ending now The season too will soon be gone. Summer days again have passed But the memories will last Until again the solstice comes And brings with it the summer sun. Till then we can but look back upon The great times under that sun Swimming, boating picnics too baseball, burgers and hot dogs too The boys of summer are going home The stadiums seem all alone No more swimming at the lake Lifeguards get to take a break No more volleyball at the beach chasing volleys out of reach. Sand castles have been blown down no footprints in the sand are found Ice cream stands have been shut down not a single cone to be found. Carnivals once open nightly All their lights shining brightly They too have gone out of sight leaving just a cold dark night The scent of popcorn wafts in the air Not a kernel hiding anywhere. Yes summer it is surely gone On comes Autumn full and strong Leaves are turning on the trees Till they fall and are knee deep. Followed up with winter's fury Snowy days and backs are hurting icy build ups everywhere Santa's visit coming near Makes me long for warmer days basking in those sunlit rays. So I will sleep ... no hibernate See you at the end of May!