November 22, 2008

it's gone.....

and I miss it already
~~~~~
the summer's sun
and affection
and the dreams it brought
me
along with the occasional surprise
~~~~~
the wishes it produced
along with the smiles
and tanned legs
and
overall
giddiness
~~~~~
the warmth
it gave
while letting me feel
that anything is possible
~~~~~
like a nurturing blanket
that
wrapped around me
and
made me feel loved
~~~~~
the summer sun
is special
and can't be replaced
and
yes
I'm already whining about it
~~~~~
no matter how hard I try
to appreciate the cold
and
the
snow
that
is
coming
my heart's just not in it
~~~~~
instead
my heart is still filled
with
that fabulous summer sun
with memories
of what was
or
could have been
and
I
continue
to hold onto
hope
*

6 comments:

  1. I really like this reflection on summer. It makes me feel more kindly to her. Summer is not my time. Fall is. Summer brings its own pleasures, of course. But, I prefer the long dark and the cozy comforts of home and hearth.

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  2. Doesn't it seem like the summer was a moment not a season this year? I love winter but wasn't ready to give up picking my own tomatoes, drying clothes on the line and lying on my back watching the clouds.

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  3. I enjoy the light of Phoenix, but the scalding summer sun? not so much. I would give a lot to experience true seasonal transitions again: summer to fall, fall to winter, winter to spring. Not sure I could handle a full-on winter anymore, after 30 years in Phoenix! I shiver when it gets below 65 - ridiculous, huh? But at least I could fulfill my dream of wearing (& needing) one of those gorgeous white fishermen's sweaters. I love the way you've written about your love for summer, though.

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  4. Had to stop in and say howdy to my girl! I loved the video, the new photos, your poetry, and yes, the onset of winter wonderland. Thanks for giving us a great view! Nice new banner too!

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  5. just think of all that beautiful winter photography you /we have to look forward too!
    xox

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  6. me too, me too.
    i miss you as well.
    happy monday!

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth