Dear Summer...

Dear Summer…

You have been a gift, and have come and shown your presence in so many different ways…

In the rays of the sun that shine down on our skin, feeling as warm as a hug, giving strength to our bodies.

In the rustle of the leaves in the lush trees above as a breeze flows through, bringing true refreshment.

In the sounds of the birds singing their songs early in the morning, until late in the evening, they are calling out their praises for this bountiful season too.

In the way the daylight dances across the ripples of the water, showing off as if a brand new diamond catching the light for all to see.

In the calls of the crickets at night that bring comfort as we lay in bed, to the sounds of the cicadas during the day that remind us to enjoy the warmth that shines down.

In the chimes on the back porch that sway in the wind and remind me that simple moments are the best moments.

In the many colourful flowers that bloom at different times, they are all so unique and different, just like us.

In the smells of freshly cut grass, summer rains, and the lingering smoke from a fire that was made just to toast some hot dogs and marshmallows.

In the sound of the paddle slipping into the water as it pulls our canoe further, and the drips that fall off it’s edge as it lingers in the air waiting to dunk again.

In the croaks of the frogs, who sing their songs at night as loud as the birds, understated in their place, swimming by lily pads that flow with each small wave.

In the way the evening sun brings a warm glow to everything it touches, as it prepares to take a nap and let the moon start it’s shift.

In the feeling of bare feet on the grass and sand, free to walk and explore and filled with stains by night to be washed off in the tub.

In misty mornings on the porch drinking tea and watching the sun peak over the trees, to afternoons by the lake, reading books and listening to the splashes of children jumping into the water.

In the taste of wild sour berries that are picked with little hands, getting prickled by the thorns that try to protect their bounty, leaving pink stains across happy cheeks.

In the colour of the sky, so vast and blue, with big white clouds passing by that look so fluffy you could lay your head down on them and fall asleep.

In breathing in deep and feeling refreshed with the air that fills up my lungs.

In the daily strolls that have us walking a little slower and a little longer, our eyes lingering over all the signs of life that pass by.

In the freedom of just being still, and living as many moments soaking it in, not taking it for granted, because we know what is coming soon.

Summer you are the season we need to get through other seasons, the season that brings so much life,

the season that is so bittersweet to say goodbye to, as we see those green leaves turn yellow and detach from their limbs..

floating softly to the ground ready to start a new season...

Summer, you have been so good to us.