Summer

He saunters in with a slow steady gait
gathering all of nature in his warm embrace.

The whimsical artist splashes colors to sky;
miniature airplanes and exotic shaped kites.

Vocal chords of moon beams strummed by crickets and toads;
a serenade through open windows of our humble abodes.

So light on his feet; ocean's glass dance floor;
leading sailboats to sea and lovers to shore.

His breath on your neck puts you under his spell;
caught up in his love, as romances swell.

His pulse beats hot through sun ray veins,
then he showers us with gifts of cool, fresh rain.

We lounge with him in fields and meadows,
and miss him as Fall nudges him deep in the shadows.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Nehls Avatar
January 14, 2015 at 8:27 AM
Very nice, Arlene. The images of summer splashed on the page with a warmth and grace that has thawed my heart and this cold winter morning. This is a 7 for me and a joy to read, my friend.... Robert.
Sirak Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 7:26 AM
Beautiful warming images. I never thought of summer as a man, but I like it. Great personification.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 1:57 AM
Forgot to tell you I fav'ed this one!
Smith Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 5:47 AM
Wow! Thank you so very much, Connie!!...
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 1:56 AM
A wonderful Summer poem. Too bad it wasn't entered. Stunning and romantic imagery that stays in the mind. Wow, you can sure write Arlene!
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 10:45 PM
This is so nicely done. Was it not entered in time for the contest. i see you entered on the 5th. i think it is one of the best i saw of the summer poems!
Smith Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 5:46 AM
Thanks, Andrea!... I was going to enter it, but the contest was gone..
Smith Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 8:17 PM
A wonderful piece Arlene...wish he was sailing in right now...hugs Tim
Smith Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 5:45 AM
Thanks, Tim.. Me too!! I work for a propane company... Busy!!!
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