summer

i've always loved the summer
walking barefoot in the warm grass
or on hot asphalt
warm rain
thunderstorms
the smell of barbeques on
neighbors'patios
sun, warmth, light, life

the way time seems to stand still
and each day seems to run into the
next
with interludes of moonlight
and chirping crickets
which give way to sunrises
sunlight
and peace