The sun is rising earlier,
I’m not waking to the dark.
A whisper of warmth
brings a reminder:
festive times around the corner.
***
Beach adventures,
icy cold drinks —
condensation beads down glasses.
Flies encroach on
personal space
as you slumber in the sand.
***
Crisp leafy salads,
fine mist across their leaves.
The sweet, creamy essence
of mango flesh —
so delicious,
but the buzzing invaders
settle in.
***
Afternoon walks
catching the sea breeze,
accompanied by swarms of
winged beasts.
With every swat,
they return closer to your face.
***
Everyone’s winding down
for the year.
Cast away
calorie counts
and treadmill trips.
***
I wouldn’t change a thing
about my favourite time of year...
except maybe
the bloody flies.
About the Creator
Sandy Gillman
I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from. Author of Whispers in Your Mind
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed.
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.