Sunny Summer

(Picture Credit - UCLA Writers)

At long last summer is here,

Time to lounge in the garden

And then have a beer.

My porch is boiling,

Have opened my front door.

No more Winter toiling,

This sun I do adore.

The bees are busy buzzing,

They’ve got a lot to do.

Those flowers they still are budding,

And there’s a lazy-rhyme for you.

Ready for your mid-year hollies?

You bet I am, you say.

Ice cream and lollies,

You’ll soon be on your way.

The beach will sure get busy,

No parking on the prom.

Lemonade so fizzy,

Going down like a bomb.

Great time for walking,

Out in the countryside.

Lots of time for talking

Or going for a ride.

My favourite cove awaits me.

A time to really chill out.

It really will be stress-free,

Time to have a scout.

Yes I really love summer,

That’s all I have to say.

Time to be a newcomer:

I’m on my way.

Paul Butters