Farewell To Summer

You came like roses on a scented dream Leaving birdsongs in fields of green And then you flowed ever gently down the stream Your morning dew kisses so serene Your caresses were tender and warm You relaxed us with rays of charm As you blew softly through the leaves With raindrops you gave us sweet relief We loved your gift of butterflies We watched in glee as they fluttered by But then you had to say goodbye Oh how we wished you could tarry for a while Your leaving often made us sigh As you took your warm rays to other places in the sky And when you left you took the leaves with you And then you took your skies of blue But we know that one day you'll return Until then, for you we'll yearn