By Michelle Carr
Early morning’s sun waiting to say hello as soon as you wake
Warm morning walks taken without the need of a jacket
Fragrant smells from the flowers that are now in full bloom
Calm, heat induced relaxing feeling you derive from the sun
Browning skin, revealed by shorts, tanks and “barely there” clothes
Lightened locks shining brilliantly under the sun’s rays
Spontaneous morning trips made down to the pool
Mixture of freezing chlorine water and hot beaming rays
Floating on your back, ears under water, shutting out the world’s sounds
Lounging poolside, drink in one hand and favorite reading material in the other
Constant sweet smell of sunscreen lingering in the air
Beads of sweat forming on your forehead and running down your body
Giant gulps of ice cold tea slowly cooling your insides
Frozen blocks of ice sliding down the glass against your lips
Enchanting melody of the truck that promises frozen treats
Giggling children frolicking to and fro outdoors
Humming lawnmowers cutting diagonal lines into yards
Scent of wild onions and sweet corn during country drives
Concert days and music in the park, music and dancing
Sweltering days turn to slightly cooler nights
Nights filled with outdoor activities, cold beer and friends
Fireflies repeatedly blinking as the light slowly darkens
Shot fired, fizzles and booms before brightly colored gunpowder lights the sky
Celebrations with loved ones, laughter, music and togetherness
Low built fires, citronella candles burning
Sugary snacks built from chocolate, marshmallows & crackers
Tired young ones, covered with the hints of outdoors carried to bed
Thin PJ’s tossed on, sore sun burnt bodies nestle into bed
Dreams of the passing day and new ones possibilities filling our heads
