Summer

She is calloused feet and golden skin

She is honeysuckle and salt

She is a time before there was sin

and freedom unfettered by fault

She is adventure on knobby knees

She is wild tangles of hair

She is climbing up the oldest trees

to smell the sweet summer air

Reviews

[Relic]

Being a toddler is the most wonderous and magnificent time to be alive. The sorrows, disappointments, and tragedies go right over their heads. Everything in life is new. I would love to be back in those days again. Your poem reflects a perfect time in life. Great poem, Melissa. :)

[Melissa]

It is a beautiful time full of wonder and innocence. Thank you!

[mel_central]

So good, simple and sweet. And you published this on my wedding day ha! Good work.

[Melissa]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for the read!

[Wild Rose]

Wish all summers were like yours
This year was rain - Heavy and prolonged
Pleased we live high on a hill
We get the wind but not the flood

[Melissa]

Yes, this year's rain was quite intense. I'm glad to hear that things are improving. Thank you for the read!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Every line is poetic. Beautifully expressed, Melissa!

[Melissa]

Thank you, Kelly!

[Brett Nortje]

You could easily substitute a few of the "shes" for "hes?" Then it would include mothers to your poem and bond hte family unit more, per say.

[Melissa]

Thank you. That's an interesting perspective.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely ways to describe summer. Brought back many childhood memories. Delightful lines Melissa.

Thank you

Chris

[Melissa]

:) Thank you Chris!

[Wild Rose]

Love your summer Melissa
Instead of climbing trees
And scuffing my knees
I/we would prefer
A stiff climb upon a mountain path
3000 feet or more
A view as far as the eye can see
Warm sun: a cool up draught from the lake below
sit upon a stone to have lunch
Take a few camera shots
Walk along the ridge
Before returning to low ground

Or maybe just sit in the garden > Ice cream and lemonade

[Melissa]

Yes, Summer has changed for me as well, but those were the days.

[Melissa]

Thanks for the read :)

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem Melissa. Good to know the feel of Summer. The days of Summer. Days, where we need to be barefoot and with family and friends. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Melissa]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy Melissa and you are welcome.

[Onlyme]

Warm feelings of nostalgia from your great poem. Makes you feel warm all over.

[Melissa]

Thank you for the kind review!

[Livvy Moore]

I love personified versions of the seasons, and this is beautiful. It gives me a deep feeling of nostalgia and, despite being a winter person, makes me wish summer would never end. Thank you so much for sharing!

[Melissa]

Thank you. This was nostalgic for me as well!

[Neville]

How utterly delightful, what a super seasonal sensation...... Neville

[Melissa]

:) Thank you!

[Neville]

My sincere pleasure..