Summer days unspool

In long, slow arcs of

Fishing line cast

Over a pond;

Creak like chains

On a porch swing,

Gently rocking in

Veranda shade;

Swish like water

Over arms and legs

Stroking and paddling

Around the pool;

Buzz like desultory bees

Planting kisses on

Every flower in

The garden;

Lengthen like shadows

In lazy dusk,

The sun itself staying out

Past bedtime;

Melt and caramelize,

Unrushed as

Marshmallows

For s’mores;

Wrap memories around our

Hearts like pink candy floss

Winding round a paper

Spindle in the shadow

Of a roller coaster,

Laughter sprinkles

Like fairy lights

Twinkling in the dark night.

July 24, 2025

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