~ The Poet's Place Cafe~

Summer Blues

Summer's come upon us now
Sunshine is everywhere.
Sweat flows freely from my brow
Sand gets into my hair.

Under sunscreen -- one inch thick
Unhappily, I'd hide.
Umbrellas seldom do the trick
Unless they're ten feet wide.

Neither the misty water spray
Nor ice pack helps me cool.
Nothing keeps the heat at bay
Not even the pool.

Once Spring ends, and Summer's here
Oh, how my heart does grieve.
Only thoughts of Autumn cheer
Offer me some reprieve!