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

[Nia Hope]

Amazing poem. I wish we had four seasons here. we only get two and a half: summer, winter and three day transitions in between each haha

[Kelly Scheppers]

...hard to believe that the rush of those holidays is just around the corner. And it starts as soon as the kids go back to school.

Nice reflection, Mark! I like the anticipation of autumn in this one!

[redflutterby]

Just got back from the beach. Nice weather but a slight chill at night. I know falls around the corner... Sigh...
Great poem Mark.

[Frieda P]

What a grand late summer read...short shorts & all!

I got comfortable with the excuse
to buy ice cream.

So true....but now there'll be pumpkin ice cream soon!

[Mark]

thanks, the only pumpkin I like though is the Reeses ones LOL and they are out already. :P

[Frieda P]

ha that's not pumpkin!!!

[Mark]

I know, but it's shaped like one ;p

[Frieda P]

You're like a little kid I swear! ;-P

[Mark]

yep I won't argue with you there. :)

[Frieda P]

Boys never grow up, do they? Lol