Summer Days

Summer Days

The chirping of cicadas in the early morning light
Bring back pleasant memories of summer time delight
When you were just a school kid and had nothing all planned out
You spent your days like mine I’d guess, here’s what mine were about
You could sleep in late if you want to there’s no place you had to be
Its summer time and school is out and you’ve got the summer free
Head out to the ballpark for a pick-up game or two
Or maybe you’d go swimming; it’s really up to you
And when you’re getting hungry; head on home for lunch
Peanut butter – jelly – lemonade or punch
Leave something on the counter so Mom knows that you ate
And leave a note up on the fridge if you think you’ll be home late
You can leave the house each morning and stay out all day long
At first it might seem funny but that feeling soon is gone
If you get hot and thirsty and you did, heaven knows
You didn’t run back in the house, you grabbed the garden hose
You had to let it run awhile; that water would be hot
But soon it would run cool and clear and really hit the spot
You’d jump on your bicycle and ride for miles and miles
The exercise would do you good and the ride would bring you smiles
And as the day was ending; you’d hear the katydids
You’d know it’s time to say good night to all the neighbor kids
Then as the street lights flickered on; you’d hear your mother call
Time for you to head on home; REPEAT until its fall!

Mdailey  -
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Wonderful memories! I had so many of those days & nights! THANKS! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Quigley Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 8:12 AM
You have captured childhood in a nutshell. Well done Mike. Congratulations
Dailey Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Thanks Bob. I don't think the kids today have as much freedom as we did as kids. It is a shame they miss out on so much fun we had.
Grisetti Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 8:02 AM
This really does bring back memories from childhood. Congratulations.
Dailey Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 10:24 AM
That was life in the mid-west when I was young. I don't think it exists anymore.
Brown Avatar
April 23, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank's "A Childhood Memory" contest Mike. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
April 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM
Enjoyed stopping by and reading your poetry today. I will be back another day to read more. Thank you for sharing your writings with us Mike. Love, Carol
Dailey Avatar
April 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Thanks Carol. I was inspired by the sound of the cicadas and the rest of the words just flowed out.
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April 17, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Mike,i can't wait for that lemonade stand... my kids and summer... love it all... enjoyed stopping by, have yourself a good night :-) ALWAYS ~PD
Bauer Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 3:37 PM
this brings back life in a simpler and sweeter time. a beautifully rendered memory!
Andresen Avatar
April 17, 2012 at 2:11 PM
Lovely time....summer days.... free from commitments.....just bee.... - Well written Mike! - oxox love Anne-Lise
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