This is the summer of the cleanest dew,
Of the softest lawns,
The hottest sun,
And clearest waters...
This is the summer of the loudest booms
Of the fastest songs
The brightest lights
The tastiest food!
This is the summer of blisters and chafing
Of zooming cars and adventures unplanned
Of piggy banks overflowing with doubt,
Of the constant struggle
Between stuffed animals
And dorm furniture.
This is the summer of last chances,
Fragile as tufts of dandelions,
And just as weightless
When raised by autumn's chill.
This is the summer of airport farewells.
With smiles plastered with false bravado,
I'll close my eyes and hold you here
Till summer's rays of light
Shine in your eyes again.
