Sounds of Summer
Do you hear the ice cream truck's rinky-tink jingle,
the electric fans whirring up a breeze,
and the splash from a backyard pool?
Looking up, the sun's so bright, it makes me sneeze.
The "ffft, ffft, ffft" of the yard sprinkler
is keeping the grass green.
A lazy fly buzzes in the window,
bumping up against the screen.
A motorcycle roars by and, for a moment,
drowns out the robin's song.
It's another reminder to take delight in the day.
Summer is fleeting. It won't be staying long.
Perfect poem for the beginning of summer. I am appreciating all those things right now!
ReplyDeleteGood work, Connie! I'm familiar with these sounds, except the ice cream truck; no such thing in the country. lol
ReplyDeleteLove this one Connie. The sounds of summer is so nice to hear. Sadly, we don't get those in the winter. Hope you have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteaah - there's the musicality that your poems bring. I can hear the sounds, smell the smells, and feel summer joy in this poem. Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy poem- I love it, Connie!
ReplyDeleteHi Connie, Oh you bring to mind sweet memories of summer with your delightful poem. Hope your week is going well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful poem that reminds us to enjoy the summer that seems to be fleeting... I plan to enjoy every last day. By the way Connie, your flowers are wonderful and so pretty xox
ReplyDeleteAnother poem from you, another treat, and I especially like the last two lines. Thanks for making me smile.
ReplyDeleteI love it! You captured the sounds of summer. I have just started noticing the fireflies here. Don't you love the long daylight hours.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem Connie. The sights and sounds of summer is a delightful thing. Hugs, LJ
ReplyDeleteSuch familiar descriptions - you have a way of uniting everyone with your words - we all can relate - the sounds of summer. Love the poem -...I use to love summer - I tolerate it now.
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it! as always.....and so true.....before we know it, fall will arrive!
ReplyDeleteOh, the ice cream truck (there are none of them when you live on a "gated island") :(
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed your poem about summer!
ReplyDeleteWish I still loved summer, alas, it's just too hot for me!
Nice to pop in for a visit!
I am off to the mountains in the morning for some cool air!
Have a great weekend!
Summer is fleeting indeed (good for a winter lover like me lol).
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great weekend :)
perfect!!! Enjoy every minute of every day, Connie of this wonderful time of the year.
ReplyDeleteA lovely synopsis of summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem! I could hear the sounds, but they came to me from my childhood. We don't hear many of those sounds these days. With temperatures flirting with the triple-digit mark during our summers, we keep the windows closed and the air conditioner humming. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteLovely! So many details that made me smile! Hope you are doing well!
ReplyDeleteWell, that takes me back! Especially the sprinkler.
ReplyDeleteThank you all! I hope everyone is having a nice summer. :)
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