another day , another season

reflections on a summer day inside with the cold air conditioner blasting

ahhh summer

for children  it is freedom   from school, a time to run down the street, collect shells on the beach

dive with gusto into the ocean waves and hope to come up again, to do it again

for teens it is a time to ramble together, kiss in the pool, sit on the rocks by the ocean

and to gaze at the blue clear sky, with a bare minimum of clothing to cover

the tan ripe skin

for moms it is a time to let the kids play, to sit on a beach chair, to barbeque chicken and make summer food

to smile and to let the sun soothe the worries away and to be rich with satistaction

for the old woman, home bound  and lame ,  cold with the needed air conditioner blasting, it is a time to gaze out the window , see the hot sun baking the streets, the hazy sky

and to sigh and sigh...  wanting to join the others  in the '' good ole summertime''

marilyn nepp sturner

Reviews

[ElizaB]

Thank you for entering your poem.

Its tone is nostalgia. In fact, it reminded me of something from the Romantic era! Almost an ode of some sort. To me, summer is languid, it is a time of rest, a time to slow down. You convey this in your various listings of men, women, teenagers and children, each of them enjoying their summer in their own way.

I felt a touch of sadness when you mentioned how a mother would partake (or attempt to partake) in summer. I wonder, would she truly find the time to pause and reflect upon the beach or the barbecue chicken when she is so involved in creating those idyllic memories for her children?...

Your words intrigue.

Best wishes,
Eliza

[marilyn 1225]

Thank you so much, Eliza, for your reading, reflecting and giving me your opinion... Mother's work can involve her in creating those moments as you mentioned for her children... good point..
thank you!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Good poem
Like this style good description

[marilyn 1225]

thank you Julie appreciate your reading.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree. A wonderful poem Dear Marilyn. I wrote a Summer poem too dear poet. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[marilyn 1225]

will read your summer poem now thanks sooo much... as always, Coyote!

[barleygirl]

This is a melancholy tale that might be the way many lonely people feel about being left out of the good ole summertime fun. I love the way you pick various groups of people & splash a few strokes of word paint to show each bunch & how their summer shenanigans are going. Well-chosen details that paint each scene in a vivid & relatable way. I never liked air conditioning . . . it's hot here, but I don't have A/C. Your poem leaves the reader with a sad breath of melancholy *sigh!* Fondly, Margie

[marilyn 1225]

thanks so much, barley girl.. you review with your heart and soul.. i hate air conditioning.. brrrr but at ninety two or more yes it sure is needed thanks for insights since i have met you on this poetry site.. kind lady will read your poems soon

[barleygirl]

No worries about reading me . . . I do not keep score (my memory is too bad!) Take your time (((HUGS)))

[Kelly Scheppers]

I feel for those who live alone, regardless of whatever circumstances that led to it. It's not such a bad place to be if it is of your own choosing, but it can be daunting in many ways. I hope you find your piece of the sky!

Take care!

[marilyn 1225]

yes it has been a daunting thirty years thanks for your kind note so sweet and thoughtful... you take care!!

[sette]

and there will be the time for that and for all those summers to come.. be well and miss you

[marilyn 1225]

thanks for your eternal optimism , friend hope u are doing very well...