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Summer falls upon us so suddenly
Daytime songs, sung by locusts as
Evening befalls, by the sounds of
Crickets and Peepers.
Many people just begin to warm up
To Springtime, only to experience
A tropical heatwave.
New Mothers and babies swelter in
Their apartments, as their fan blows on
High speed..., hot, humid air.
Seniors heed the advice of the weatherman,
To stay inside because of unhealthy air quality.
Summer belongs to the youth, as they defy
The heat...it seems to magnify their sprirts;
Especially on Friday afternoons, at five o'clock,
Because they're focused on getting to the beach.
Summertime creates a new room in many homes.
Several people spend more time outside.
Italian families move into the basement kitchens,
To "natural air-conditioning" ,thus escaping
The balmy nights.
As for me, it's a passing season to bask in the sun...
It's inexpensive, providing limits aren't exceeded.
Gardens yield many fruits and are another form of
Economizing...besides being a good pastime...Baseball,
Of course, being America's greatest pastimes.
God works, again, His splendor during this time...
He warms our souls for Us briefly,
Only to change, for change is a part of New
England's agenda !
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Bob Cardoza