Walter T. Ashe Poet Rhyme

Summertime

"Summertime"

Summertime ~ when I was just a kid
With memories of all the "krazy" things I did
With very few cares and no concerns at all
It was fun time all the time ~ when I was small

Summertime ~ when I became a teen
Discovering girls with the future unseen
Get a date for the prom ~ next up a graduation
Do go to college or do I serve my nation

Summertime ~ when as a young man
I did enlist and marched for Uncle Sam
Summers now though had a very different feel
Still hot they were but with life now more real

Summertime ~ when as a grown man
Family responsibilities ~ have to now have a plan
The summers keep coming ~ same time every year
But time now is more precious ~ now time is more dear

Summertime ~ when in my middle age
In the Book of Life I have really turned the page
Memories of summers past do still bring a smile
The decades of summers known ~ how they do compile

Summertime ~ Aaah! Now at this time of life I do see
Thank You LORD for all the summers You have given me
The Springs, Autumns and Winters I've too enjoyed ~ I do attest
But as I sip this ice cold lemonade ~ the summertime is still the best

                      WTA-IV 7/5/2016

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Sandra Haight July 8, 2016 at 3:00 PM Walter, I like how you imaged 'summertime' as seen and felt through your different stages of life. We can all identify with the feelings you've expressed. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Sandra Walter T. Ashe July 11, 2016 at 3:03 PM Sandra, good day to you! We see the true "seasons" of our lives in many different ways! Summer though is so relatable as the season of enjoyment and fun! Thank you very much and God Bless You!

Andrea Dietrich July 6, 2016 at 5:17 PM yes, yes yes, it's STILL the best. Nothing beats this season, and I loved how you spun your life's story around the different "ages" of your life. Well done!! I really like this one. Walter T. Ashe July 6, 2016 at 7:54 PM Summers were meant to be enjoyed to the max! It is amazing that we are able to view our lives according to the seasons and when it's the summer's time...LOOK OUT!!! Fun, here we come! Thank you so much Andrea! :-)

Tim Smith July 6, 2016 at 11:17 AM Nice bio on your summers Walter. I remember them well...Out from sun up until sundown. Walter T. Ashe July 6, 2016 at 7:50 PM And Tim, we didn't even want to come in then!!! :-) Thank you Sir!

Joanna Daniel July 6, 2016 at 5:39 AM Really wonderful, Walter:) As a kid we hardly care for the time in our hands, but as we grow up, we realise the value of time:) How true!! Walter T. Ashe July 6, 2016 at 7:48 PM Jo, literally from no cares to, as you say , realizing the value of time! Wonderful moments!!! Thank you and do enjoy this summer! :-)