A Boy In Summer

When I was a kid, the beginning of summer was something so special.  For one thing, summer lasted forever.  The possibilities of unrestricted fun were limitless.  My parents wanted us outside which was fine with me.  We were so entirely free.  This little poem is an attempt to capture that feeling.

A Boy In Summer

Summer for the young

Stretches out into forever

Each day is endless freedom

T-shirts and shorts

And sandals if you need 'em

Waking up into a day 

Of almost too many choices

Of meadow flowers and garter snakes

But if your parents catch you

Perhaps a garden rake

And if the day is hot

And you droop beneath the sun

You get yourself to a swimming hole

And find some worms 

And a fishing pole

Every day is an adventure

You start out with no plan

There are endless possibilities

Riding bikes and playing ball

And always climbing trees

Shadows grow long

Parents' voices ring out

Dinnertime brings sweet sorrow

Crickets sing, you make new plans

'Cause there will always be tomorrow