Summer Day

Just sitting on my porch with a drink and a breeze,
If it rains I don’t care, it’ll quiet the bees.
Far away is the sound of a lawn mower mowing,
I don’t care, I’m in shade and my grass has stopped growing.
Summer sun beats the ground but the shade neath the trees,
Looks so cool and inviting I should nap in this breeze.
But the butterflys fly and the hummingbirds flit.
And to me it just seems all I need do is sit.
Take it in, from my perch, and enjoy this great view,
These days aren’t forever,  but for now this will do.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Fleming Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Very nicely laid out, William; (Pardon the pun) and yes you are quite right about the cooling shade beneath the shady trees in hot weather looking so inviting...no conditions are more conducive in compelling a long, relaxing nap! My best regards - And a good effort! :) john P.s A seven.
Smith Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 11:26 AM
Thank you John. Summer gets shorter as I get older and find the time to nap in the shade. Tom
Kent Avatar
July 30, 2016 at 2:28 PM
Soak it up when the weathers good. Nice write.
Smith Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Thank you Ronald, nothing like a sunny day to sleep like a babe. Tom
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