Lights Up

Summer’s time to take a break
From work, from home, from school,
By traveling to someplace new
Or lounging by the pool.

If may be only for a week
Or for a month or two,
But it’s an opportunity
For more than barbecue.

The longer warmer days support
A change in our routines.
Our shorts and tank tops take the place
Of turtlenecks and jeans.

The weather even alters meals;
On lighter fare we dine,
With lemonade or ice-cold beer
Or sips of chilled white wine.

It’s good to take advantage
Of this annual transition.
If life’s a play, then summertime
Is surely intermission.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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July 25, 2013 at 10:02 PM
hello, Ilene the poem is hot and Awesome... congrats with your summer time poem...love Linda
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
July 25, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Congratulations Ilene I love the intermission idea, that's a summer in England lol xx
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July 24, 2013 at 1:38 PM
ILENE, a lovely gift of a poem. Thank you for the support my contest. Stop by and enjoy my blog: (A Lavender Day-- summer contest) winners. Have yourself an awesome day. LUV ~SKAT
Hicks Avatar
June 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Nothing like a little fun in the sun, kickback time. Course summer for me actually means more work, with the baseball stadium livening up again (but it's the kind of work that makes people smile so it doesn't feel so much like work). Enjoy your intermission!
Johnson Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM
If I can get over this cold, maybe I can finally enjoy it. Cheers.
Trifiatis Avatar
June 12, 2013 at 4:42 AM
Your poem has sparked my desire for vacations! Enjoyed it a lot! Thank you!
Manassian Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 8:25 PM
Very nicely worded...loved the strong ending....hugs
Pettit Avatar
June 11, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Nice poetic way to describe the upcoming summer season.
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