A beautiful evening- so rare and few of late,
19:00 hours and the sky is cloudless and blue
The sun hard at work and still in view,
How long will this last? I debate.
The smell of barbecue, each breathe you take,
Laughter tinkling, spilling into the air
Children at play making memories to share,
Enjoying the twilight of their summer break.
Tell tale signs, summer\'s visit is near its end,
The horizon taking on a gold and claret hue
Nature\'s paintbrush gives us a clue,
As Summer and autumn begin to blend.
Feathered and furry friends scurry about,
They sense the urgency of their toil
Autumn\'s amber cue - they dig the soil,
Preparing for the cold winter drought.
Trees creating a carpet of confetti, littering
Grass and path, others hang heavy with loot
Nuts, berries and hips to plunder and loot
By the squirrels, ever alert in their harvesting.
And yet their is quiet at the eve of the day,
Life slows, stillness creeps, calm descends
Day fades ,summer will too, as nature intends,
But for now let\'s enjoy summer\'s final bouquet.
A beautiful evening - mine and yours to enjoy,
20:00 hours the sun is falling from the sky
A golden sunset glow, for now it\'s goodbye,
Back tomorrow- I debate - more summer joy?
I stretch, I smile, peace! Night takes shape,
A sigh of satisfaction for the late summer\'s day
Enjoying family- children and nature at play,
As autumn\'s colours seep into the landscape.