You can tell when summer is on the horizon.

The sun is shining,

the air is fresh

and warm

with a hint

of a nice breeze.

Everyone around

is upbeat and smiling.

As young couples are out with

their children.

 Taking them

to the local park to play

on the swings and chute.

And with a football

too with daddy.

A teenage boy and girl

with a cute dog in tow.

Hand in hand

chatting away

ten to the dozen

to each other

and the dogs tail

is wagging behind them.

Everyone in cars,

vans and the local buses and

taxis.

Have gotten their windows

down and open.

With different types of

music is blasting

from certain vehicles

as they pass by.

As an old lady sits

at the bus stop chatting to a

teenage girl

about how beautiful today is.

And the girl is sharing her

bag of crisps with her as they chat.

Quite a few neighbours are out

doing their gardens.

Making them perfect

for the summer weather.

Cutting grass, hedging trimming

and even the odd hint of a

barbecue is in the air.

Mm making me peckish now.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

That last line made me smile. On your side of the world as well as mine, the sunshine and warmer temperatures coaxes life of all manner to escape cocoons and go out into the fresh, nurturing environment. A wonderfully uplifting poem, my friend.

[Paul Bell]

People are definitely nicer to each other in the summer season.
I think in the winter you sort of grunt to each other.
but we are social animals, so smiling faces make smiling faces.
In saying that, it's bloody drab outside. lol

[Mihika_d]

Beautiful poem with a picturesque description of a park. You have described every detail that of a park. Simple and simply wonderful poem, loved it Dawn!😃😃

[Dave]

Dawn - You've managed to highlight it all! The picture you paint of summer is grand in its scope. All the things I imagine we all love about the summer. I'm so looking forward to it too - as I'm sure you are.
Thank you for the promise of things to come.

Take care - Dave