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When Summer Turns To Fall

The waning days of summer Are the saddest of the year, Nature wears a somber face As dying time draws near. One by one the flowers fade As life slows to a crawl, Nature seems to sense its fate When summer turns to fall. How I wish it wasn’t so For summer cannot last, Fall is racing close behind In front of winters blast. Our lives are like the seasons, Death comes to one and all. What will then become of me When summer turns to fall.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 7/23/2023 1:09:00 PM

My friend, this is a wonderful new creation. In my youth I glorified in the sweet days of summer. All that light and the girls wearing bikinis. A fav my friend...

J. Summers
Date: 7/24/2023 10:55:00 AM

I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for reading. John

Arlene Binner

Date: 2/15/2023 9:08:00 AM

You definitely have a way with words when expressing your thoughts.

J. Summers
Date: 2/15/2023 4:32:00 PM

Thanks so much Arlene, it is appreciated. John

John Lawless

Date: 10/16/2022 7:11:00 PM

Love the last verse as it so deftly asks the forever question....Nicely done

J. Summers
Date: 10/17/2022 1:11:00 PM

Thanks for reading and for the comments. Most appreciated. John

Andrew John

Date: 9/23/2022 4:00:00 AM

Well, we do hope autumn can pass, skip through winter and bring us a spring, then another summer. But, actually, fall/autumn can be a rather attractive season (here in the UK, anyway). Summer into fall - yes a good half-year. Oh, and thanks for the thoughts.

J. Summers
Date: 9/24/2022 11:30:00 AM

Fall foliage, what could be better. Thanks for reading. John

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/15/2022 1:27:00 PM

One comforting thing about the seasons...to me, at least... we will always have Spring to look forward to. This is quite lovely, J.

J. Summers
Date: 7/16/2022 4:55:00 PM

Right you are, thanks for reading. John

Ann Peck

Date: 4/18/2022 4:35:00 PM

A beautiful poem, John. I agree, it is a sad time, for the plants and aging people. A nice comparison.

J. Summers
Date: 4/21/2022 3:47:00 PM

Thanks so much for reading, Ann. It is much appreciated. John

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/8/2022 9:55:00 AM

John, lovely imagery and introspection. Sweet poignant words filled with depth . Wishing you a happy healthy new year. Susan :)

J. Summers
Date: 1/14/2022 5:12:00 PM

Susan, thanks for reading and for the comments. Sorry for the slow response. John

Simon Hamill

Date: 9/15/2021 3:39:00 PM

Hi John,great rhyme.i love summer and fall.when the leaves are golden in the early evening sun.hope your well.simon

J. Summers
Date: 9/16/2021 10:20:00 PM

Hi Simon, good to hear from you. Thanks for reading. John

Emilia James

Date: 9/15/2021 7:51:00 AM

Lovely poem John. Not a summer person myself because of the heat but do enjoy its beauty. Emilia : )

J. Summers
Date: 9/15/2021 12:08:00 PM

Thank you Emilia, glad you liked it. I appreciate your time to read and respond. John

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/14/2021 6:27:00 PM

Hello John ... really well written an rhymed. Such a pleasure to read a poem like yours. Well done - thank you John - Lindsay

J. Summers
Date: 9/15/2021 12:09:00 PM

Hi Lindsay, thank you for the kind words. John

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/14/2021 3:51:00 PM

Hello John Summers, For those of us that love summer |me| has to get use to the season of Autumn. We have to adjust. to cooler weather. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/16/2021 10:33:00 AM

Hello John, you are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend.

J. Summers
Date: 9/15/2021 12:12:00 PM

Hello Darlene, thanks so much for reading. Have a good one. John