Hoosier Summer Evening

Another summer day has ended, the sun slowly sinks in the west. The western sky a colorful hue, surely God's artistry at its best! The radiant moon begins its bourne, lighting the eastern sky, The ebon sky reveals brilliant jewels sparkling from on high! The evening chores are over, the supper dishes are put away. Old folks relax on the porch, the kids happily romp and play. Fireflies flit about putting on a glittering display; Children try to capture them, all joining in the fray. From across yon vale wafts the scent of new-mown hay. The fragrance of peonies and roses add to this pleasing bouquet. The soothing sound of lowing cattle is heard from the nearby leas; Horses kick up their heels, frolic and emit their raucous neighs! Myriad nocturnal birds begin their melancholy evening serenade. Owls mutter eerie hoots from stately oaks girding the grassy glade. Frogs and cicadas add their intonations to this pleasant evening din. Pesky mosquitoes invade this placid scene, much to everyone's chagrin! A tanned, barefoot lad with not a care in the world, Caring not that beyond the horizon life's complexities swirled. Along life's odyssey many challenging episodes would unfold. By the memory of such simple times he would ever be consoled! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)