Summer's Chill

It can't REALLY be 54 degrees right now... wow.  What a chilly week this has been.  Summer is really winding down fast, and soon it will be time to go back to work.  I need to.  Like right now.  I'm finding it harder these days to get out and do things.  It's getting too cool to go to the pool.  The girls have had enough of the beach, and other outdoor activities.  I can only sit around so long, when my mind starts playing games and I find myself slipping into "nothing" mode.  Not a place I like to slip into, I must say.  I'm eager to get back into the classroom, in a whole new position with new challenges and projects to keep me productive. 

As much as I enjoy the short summer months, being home with my daughters and taking fun day trips and weekend getaways, I also enjoy the changes that come about this time of year.  The shutting off of the air conditioner and opening of the windows to let in the cool summer breeze...  the subtle changes of the colors in the trees... lighting my favorite fall candles!  (that's my favorite!)  I can FEEL the changes inside me, as I do with every season.  While I will continue to enjoy the end of summer, and soak up as much sun as I can before it ends, I will look forward to the changes that time brings.

I wanted to share this poem that I wrote last year at this time...

Summer's End

Summer's sun kissed cheeks

Fade to a milky glow

Moon shadows dance on trees

And silently wait for snow

Scented candles fill my breath

The lonely beaches mourn

For little feet to scatter 'round

For flowers to be born

Beautiful colors floating down

To waiting cherub hands

Summer's over it is true

But autumn has it's plans

 

Summer isn't quite over, I know, but right about now... I'm ready to turn a page.