Late Summer

Another one winds down

I just got used to the fragrance of steam,

 coming from the pavement after a Summer rain.

I love how the Sun is always up

before the restaurants open.

Wearing only shorts and T-shirts

my flannel shirts lie forgotten somewhere.

The girls in short shorts and tanks

laughing behind dark glasses.

I got comfortable with the excuse

to buy ice cream.

walking after dark when it's cool

but not too cold; just right.

I expect the Sun to be up

late into the evening.

And now it's August.

And pumpkins are popping up all over.

Reviews

[CagedEnigma]

Loved reading this one. In fact just today me and a dear friend of mine were sitting on the rooftop in the afternoon and enjoying some good light, breezy and cloudy weather! Reading this just made me think how important weather is when it comes to having a good time. :D

[Jack...]

Yes, it is August and fall is just around the corner. I have found lately the the mornings seem to be hinting at the arrival of a new season, but the afternoons are saying, "Not just yet." Very nicely done Mark.

[Mark]

Thank you Jack... I was tipped off by the Pilot travel centers offering pumpkin Reeses already :P

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Very straight forward and endearing, love the fresh thought splendid in this piece. A great write thanks for sharing.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Very straight forward and endearing, love the fresh thought splendid in this piece. A great write thanks for sharing.

[Mark]

thanks for reading Marc :)

[Stella Armour]

love the easy flow from verse to verse Mark, that is what late summer is like mellow and lazy.Those hot steamy days now fading way as Autumn comes on the scene....lovely reading.

[Mark]

Tbank you Stella! Have not seen an RR from you lately. Will have to go see whaf you've been writing.

[Stella Armour]

I don't send them to anymore Mark...lol

[Leslie Philibert]

A subject that I have written about myself, you do this very well, and cover the theme excellently

[Mark]

Thank you sir, glad you liked it

[icelandicblue]

August certainly has hints of Autumn. It's a month of summer with beautiful splashes of what is still in store for us. This is a lovely poem.

[Mark]

Thank you ice!

[Pryde Foltz]

What a great seasonal write. I love summer; I was born in it, but my son was born in the autumn and to me it is the most audacious of seasons. Nothing thrills me more than the change of colour of leaves; that and Xmas lights of course.

[Mark]

Autumn has it's charm but I always look forward to Summer no matter what season it is. :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Autumn is a beautiful thing