End Of Summer Poems | Examples
These End Of Summer poems are examples of poetry about End Of Summer. These are the best examples of Summer End Of poems written by international poets.
Days of my youth...
I remember quite well
The moment fireflies arrived
across meadows and my front lawn
Twilight time...
at the end of Summer's relentless heat
they appeared as tiny lanterns
each one glimmering in hues of gold
I hope that memory never fades
along with so many from those days
I'd prefer to keep each one of them
when life held no worries or strife
Written: September 7, 2026, for: This Week's Poetry Challenge: Seven-Line Poem
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The sun withdraws its gilded hand,
orchards lean into shadow’s hush,
cicadas falter in their hymn.
Leaves rehearse their brittle descent,
the sea forgets its warmth of June,
a chill rehearses in the grass—
and summer folds into memory.
golden light recedes
a gentle sigh the breeze makes~
nature`s cycle spins
the day`s orb, once fierce
now tells a quieter tale~
mountains a witness
tall trees toss a moan
summer reign reaches its end~
time begins to bend
before amber blush
leaves sing with a buzzing sound~
the sky lends its ears
sunbeams softly fade
cicadas cease their loud tunes~
stillness in the night
birds prepare for flight
warmer climes waiting for them~
summer`s sweet farewell
summer softly close
a string of moments held dear~
memories remain
a final warm breeze
carries scents of sun baked earth~
harvest time at hand
air, once thick with scent
carries cool whispers to space~
a prelude to fall.
Sunflowers waving
midst scorching heat remain bright
reigning until Fall…
exuding God*-blest life’s bliss
welcome vibrant hue-changes.
*Numbers 6:24-26The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
August 20, 2026
3rd place, "End of Summer, Beginning of Fall Tanka" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 8/27/2026
End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss
summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues
End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss
summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues
End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss
summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues
End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss
summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues
End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss
summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues
End of Summer Beginning of Fall Contest 8-19-26
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wistful kiss
summer tells stories
tales of golden sunflowers
fables of fireflies
a wistful kiss to autumn
who speaks in bright harvest hues
ask the drowned roses
optimism was at its peak ~
rain, rain and more rain
fall with natural beauty
embroidered with mouliné yarn
Goodbye July, it’s been so fun
With your longer days and hot sun
Now we must part ways, it’s time
To welcome in August this summertime
August will be special and sublime
With its long dog days and just in time
And will bring us special summer gifts
As the days shorten and the climate shifts
The summer fairs will soon begin
with many rides, food and games to win
Kids will beg to go there to eat and play
A rite of summer that’s here to stay
Hummingbirds will be out to score
Before leaving again to fuel up more
Beautiful hydrangeas will bloom until fall
It will soon be the end of summer for us all
(Lily in June)
Mid June is the end of Spring where I live
And even before Summer begins
It feels Summer has already peaked
Grass is now growing strong
Flowers are still in bloom
And fruits and berries begin to swell
But it’s the trees now fully leafed that move me
As they dance and sway
That’s right, dance and sway, wave and smile
And as they do
My heart relaxes and opens
And without volition
Waves and smiles back.
(6/12/26)
In the heat haze of December Down-under
I laze on the beach and gaze
at the sunrise and sunset that belays
my drift towards the end of days
as another year passes away
in the relentless tumble of sands
in the hour glass of week days
and weekend malaise of tossed salads,
served with mayonnaise.
Your love is as welcome as a gentle summer breeze,
Feeling its depth brings me to my knees.
It's as soothing as a massage at the end of a long day,
Yet intriguing and exciting in its own way.
For lasting an eternity is that for which I pray,
Its many manifestations are on daily display.
It gives me such joy, its aim is to please,
And warms my soul during winter's cold freeze.