Nearly Gone Nk

now nearly gone summer's phase brighter sun longer days sunset blaze relaxed ways outdoor fun that did amaze seems like yesterday it began- the summer solstice date that long-awaited phase when springtime did abate to more progressive days pale buds and blossoms gone to fuller blooms and trees we wish our summer could hold on September 4, 2022 ~2nd Place~ Contest: Charlie New-Ku Poetry Contest Sponsor: Charles Messina Judged: 10/18/2022