Long Summer
/Slow down summer let those
warm days linger long.
Let the cool night and stars overhead
fill you with wonder and delight.
Let the summer run long.
Let the mornings be bright with blue skies
overhead and green grass under feet.
Summer was made for long country drives
small town fairs and those mom and pop
ice cream shops that serve your
favorite flavor.
Summer was meant for all those things
and even more. Checkered table
clothes spread on the ground and us
brushing those pesky ants away.
Old swimming holes with those
knotted rope swings and shouts
of watch out below, as someone
does their best cannon ball.
Slow down summer and linger awhile
let us get to know you
relax for a minute or two
because your time will start to go soon
and the page will turn
on these days.
For your warmth will wane
as the leaves start to fall
white will rule the land.
So slow down summer let those
warm days linger on.
By David Painter
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