I Recall
I can smell the aroma of food cooking on the grill
Briefly awakening my memory of the childhood fun
Alive with flavor as I touch the grass, barefoot
The leaves travel in tepid summer breezes
Busy bumblebees droning by
And now as I engulf in the razes of heaven
Sweet sunlight engage my skin
The lingering bouquet of suntan lotion under my nose
Garden flowers yodeling the praises of a sunbath
Swinging on a hammock
A new chapter, a new love story
A cool drink of lemonade and yes-
I will fumble with my little umbrella
And I’m on my way to a tropical bliss
Now somewhere in the distant echoes
I hear children playing, ringing laughter, and noisily alive
The sounds are reminiscent of summers past
To the joys of sheer human contentment
All on an abundantly fervent July day
Written for John Heck's contest!
Copyright © Laura Mckenzie | Year Posted 2009
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