The Following Summer..by Michael

They hold hands during summer while wading

In a pool. He catches a colored blowing leaf

In the fall and hands it to her as gesture of love.

She holds on tight to his waist while sleigh riding

Down a slope during winter. In spring, a young man's

Fancy turns to love. She accepts the engagement ring

As romantic trails lead to their marriage the following summer.

Author's Note

See my 17 published books of short stories on my web site www.michaelreisman.net

Reviews

[Laura Lynn]

I love how the romance progresses through traditional and conventional seasons. It puts things into place one of my childhood friend's mothers used to say "traditions exist for a reason" which is vague but I think it a proper response. It's hot secondly, really hot. We all want that ring too, especially beforehand when we don't have it

[Michael Reisman]

I agree with you Laura and thank you for enjoying this.

[MerylDivya]

this is such a sweet poem.

[Michael Reisman]

Glad you liked it Meryl. Thank you.

[PurpleQuartz]

That's a really sweet story! And well written :)

[Michael Reisman]

Thank you so much PupleQuartz.