Bright yellow daisies and fresh cut grass

Summer evening rain storms, the smell of sun tan lotion

Summer; Baseball and the 4^th of July

Tangy lemonade and strawberry shortcake

A tortured memory amongst the joy

An early morning in July, when I had to say goodbye

Ten little fingers and ten little toes, a cute nose just like Daddy

The summer I love, that gave me a gift, and took it back just as quickly

Water fights and children’s giggles, strength in the hands of my love

I cannot dislike you, Summer

Because you gave me a glimpse of my first child

My son, Who is now our summer Angel

We buried him in baby blue, just like the summer skies

The tangerine sunsets, swirled in a brush of pink

Calm my wounded soul, and allow for a soft, quiet smile to form

The twinkling stars, I often wished on as a young girl, shine best on July nights

My little star, Easton; I know burns bright

Windows rolled down in the car, light summer breeze rustling through my hair

A favorite song blasting on the radio; thankful for life, thankful for him

Sweet garlic and veggie kabobs on the grill, bug zappers, zapping away

Family and friends laughter flowing through the air

And Summer, I thank you.

Although stray tears often fall, and wistfulness thoughts appear

My heart is happy, because I have hope.

Hope of many summers to come filled with joyful memories of the past, and the future.

So my dear summer, my friend, until my son and I meet again

I shall wish for summer’s soft warm touch

On bleak, cold winter days, sunlight rays that kiss my skin

And remind me of many other happy days. My summer, my favorite, my love.