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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