Tan Lines

I am floating, back to the water,

above chlorine-clear ripples,

as the afternoon drags gentle sunlight through my hair.

The evening rays grow ever more oblique,

kissing their way down my chest,

eventually evanescing into incipient nightfall. 

Such a soft touch,

leaving a shy blush

on all affected areas.

The Summer is fleeting;

ephemeral, yet entrancing. 

To not enjoy the season in it's entirety,

to stay indoors and avoid it

due to it's impermanence,

would be a waste of such beautiful warmth.

Author's Note

@you

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love how you use the concept of your title phrase, including the way you describe the sun "kissing its way down my chest" (awesome imagery). I find it amazing that your central argument is to enjoy summer, rather than stay indoors becuz its impermanent. I'm not sold on that line. Nobody ever thought about skipping summer becuz it's impermanent! That's just plain silly. But it's also kinda nice to present original ideas rather than the same ole same ole! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[John the Baptist]

A truth conveyed with good imagery. Three months hence, summer will be history. Enjoy it while you have it.