The Sadness of Summer

We often think of dark winter days
Cold, grey and shivering
But I think summer has its own sadness
Hidden within the warm breeze

Winter, although it brings us down
Like the snow from the clouds
It's a time of celebration 
It gives us purpose and happiness
Whether or not you believe
It's still a time of joy and peace

Summer, although it brings us warmth
Time, a tan, relaxation
It gives me room to ponder
What to do with myself
I wonder,
What can I do for fun in summer?

I struggle to answer the question
That begging question 
What to do today?
The days feel both long and short
An endless cycle of sun
Wondering what to do for fun
Then the night, knowing it's all gone

Am I the only one?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Evans Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 2:37 PM
Interesting. What does one do with a lovely summer day? You be poet don't you know it. Very nice.
Pryor Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 7:39 AM
wow Megan! This is a beautiful poem!
Ajmal Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 9:31 AM
A very beautiful written poem, it s true that in summer theirs so strong sunlight that you re caught inside your house, we can t do anything except wait, however I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them
Patterson Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 2:33 PM
Thank you for your comment, Faraz. This poem is more about not knowing what to do during summer rather than staying out of the sun, but I like your interpretation. I will have a look at some of your poems now
Ajmal Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 9:31 AM
A very beautiful written poem, it s true that in summer theirs so strong sunlight that you re caught inside your house, we can t do anything except wait, however I m new on this site and would really appreciate if you could find time to read my poems and give your honest reviews about them
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