The Essence of Summer

Summer haze paint opaque skies On long, hot days when the honeysuckle sighs Dispersing perfume, inviting broad smiles Warming hearts of children and busy dragon flies Cool lemonade poured over crushed ice, awaits Inviting long thirsts and simple tastes All spread out under the shade of mango trees Laden with fruit soon ripe for a feast Light winds sail by giving leaves a twirl As colored kites climb high, their ribbon tails in a whirl Children's eyes filled with excitement are fixed on the sky 'Til the jingle of the ice cream truck is heard close by These are the days which build memories to keep Laughter, joy pervading; there’s no time to weep The essence of summer; its tastes and sounds For a lifetime they linger;as together we are bound ~*~ 3rd Place...."Summer Poems"