Summer

my sentimental contrite typical love song to a girl who is almost here, a few days away. She always makes me feel like a child again. Summer...

Summer

By 

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

Lazy days on a Sunday 

Oh, how they call to me.

A summer breeze in the morning

And butterflies floating that I see.

How they dance upon great blue sky

Wings waving through that indigo riptide 

I can see the world before my eyes

And I can't help but open my heart wide.

And so I'll dance

Like I've never danced before.

And I'll sing

I'll be the calm before the storm.

And I'll laugh 

At all the silly things you do.

'Cause there's no one I love

More then you.

Author's Note

if anyone wants to add to this feel free too, because I know you love her too.

Reviews

[Meenakshi Dutta]

Wow, it simply sums up the freshness and beauty of summers.
Really refreshing.
Much love
Saga

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, Saga, for the kindness and time in reading this lyrical poem. I have no doubt that Summer inspires some of the most beautiful songs and poems ever written. It sure makes us smile a lot during this season.

[Meenakshi Dutta]

That's true.
Best wishes.

[Chris Shaw]

A song of summer. How positively charged this is Carlos. You bring the reader some beautiful imagery. Like those butterflies, my mind was fluttering into the past remembering the long carefree days of summer. Thank you for evoking such happy memories of childhood and reminding me that summer these days is often about my garden. Scented and colourful with lots of wildlife to ponder on. Nothing like a clear blue sky and sunlight to lift the spirits. Beautiful thoughts and such an uplifting write. Yes, it just makes you want to kick off those shoes and dance again, barefoot in the clover :)

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, Chris, for reading this little melody of summer. We have a youthful attachment to this season because it conjures up and stirs our memories with the vibrancy of our younger days. Lazy Sundays and chasing butterflies in particular have that effect on me. I'm happy if these little lyrical lines can do the same for others. Thank you so much again.

[Chris Shaw]

I am enjoying your poetry Carlos. Thank you.

[Suzanne Sonderleigh]

What a sweet and innocent poem! It feels good to read and relive my youth at the NC beaches. I can see the water and feel the warm sun on my face. Thanks!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, Suzanne, for your kind review of this poem. I wanted to write something that had a musical lyrical beat to it. And I was immediately drawn to the Commodore's song 'Easy'. With maybe a little Taylor Swift thrown in. To try to paint what summer feels like. That way it brings out an evocative image of the past in the readers mind of what the season means to them individually. I am happy with the results from these kind reviews revealing their memories of summer. I couldn't ask for anything more as a writer. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this short work and sharing your memory of summer. It truly is beautiful.

[I'm Ashly]

I love this! Just reading it calmed me.
Thanks!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you so much for your kind review. Summer just reminds me all the things we love. It's not to say other seasons aren't as pretty, but in summer things are their most colorful and brighter. There is just so much hope during these bright days. And love is just that much more beautiful in Summer.

[I'm Ashly]

Your welcome! For sure it is!

[Donna]

What an absolutely beautiful poem! I really enjoyed it!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Donna for your kind review. I love Sundays especially those in the summer. I'm glad she's just days away. Hope yours will be wonderful too.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Beautiful thought of lazy sunday our summers here in Iowa it's been 90 really hot but if it's comfortable I
can handle
it.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, Benita, for your kind words. I love Sunday mornings. There's just a calm relaxing laziness to that day. If I could ever choose a last day where I draw breath I hope it would be a Sunday. Like the great composer Lionel Richie once sang in his wonderful song Easy...."I'm easy like Sunday morning."

[Dave Brown]

In this area, it is the period between mid-April to mid-July where she really displays her beauty.
night and day are equally wonderful

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

She does tend to take our breath away. Summer in her beauty is serendipitous and flighty by nature but we cling to her like shiphands on a sinking boat cast out at sea in a storm. Trying to squeeze one more day out of her. Thank you for your thoughts.

[John the Baptist]

A very upbeat piece, something we need during these times. Love can do that.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you for the kind review. And I couldn't agree with you more. Nothing binds us together more as human beings then the simple kindness of love. And the things we have a profound love for. I love summer, the world is at its brightest and most vibrant. She just inspires me with her colors.