The Freeing Moments of Summer

Running through the sleeping town,

Life seems to be so quiet,

But the background music is so loud,

The faint sounds of laughter,

Echoing in the distance,

In these moments I felt would last forever,

The sun rising every so gently,

The breeze kissing my cheek,

No longer any need,

For my old, worn out sweater

Birds humming their lullabies to me,

So peacefully,

The warm summer rain,

Cleansing, stripping me of last winters pain,

I would have never thought the smell of freshly cut grass could make me feel euphoric hope,

Alas!

A reason to continue on,

The moon lighting up the sky,

Stars dancing right before my very eyes,

Following the constellations,

Guiding my soul back to the comfort of home,

Rosy, sun-kissed cheeks,

Reconnecting with melted, flowing creeks,

Allowing the sunshine to heal my soul,

Mother Earth reminding me that without her,

I am not whole,

Orchids blooming so delicately,

Humming birds sipping sugar water alongside the bumble bees,

Taking a breath of fresh air;

I never want this to end.