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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.

Copyright © J. Summers | Year Posted 2021

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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... Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 : ) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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