I can nearly feel the touch of summer 

Creeping and crawling onto my skin

While these lengthy days dance by 

Summer stands at a pause, waiting for her moment 

Summer is fiery red, muted yellow, and baby pink 

She likes delicate pastel colors 

Bright, yet subtle

Summer can flame and roar 

And blushes at times 

But to me, summer is what gets me through the days 

I think about summer in the blistering cold winter

I think about summer at school- all nine months 

I think about summer on rainy and cloudy days 

And in the spring and fall 

I even think about summer while in the current summer 

Summer brings my favorite things 

Sunburns and tans 

Beaches and sand 

The river and pool

And of course no school 

Late-night swims and late-night drives 

Summer brings mystery 

Secrets and meetings with laughter and meaning 

Summer brings memories 

The good and the bad 

I love summer no matter what 

I can't wait for it to be summertime- so hurry up quick 

And it’s almost summer