Writing Prompt

Oh, to wake late on a summer’s day

by an ocean breeze kissing my cheek,

early risers stirring me from sleep,

seagulls call me to ocean waves.

Sweet summer days, so ripe and so sweet,

blooming with fragrance from the gardenias,

close your eyes, that’s where I’ll meet you

time’ll stand still, and our mouths will greet.

Oh, you look so good with your tan,

and your skin tastes warm and salty,

love...

Bees singing to their flowers,

as they bloom,

in a full moon,

taking the sun like a warm shower.

The old oak gives a place of shade,

to those hiding from the heat.

letting the warm gras touch their feet,

while the birds in the air celebrate.

The river goes peacefully,

showcasing it‘s glittering blue.

Fish dancing their ballet,

tip-toeing carefully.

I thought about you,

on this beautiful summer’...

Go outside, it’s great weather they say,

They are trying to melt me with this summer’s day.

And to avoid going out there I do suppose I hide.

School may be out but the bugs are out too,

I can’t believe we want them but I guess scientists do,

I don’t wish death on many but bugs aren’t what I’m about.

I can’t wait til it cools down,

Or until I can move out,

To the place I belong.

I’ve never done ...

**Sunbeams dance on emerald leaves,**

**As lazy clouds drift overhead.**

**Flowers nod in fragrant breeze,**

**Their petals a vibrant spread.**

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**Birdsong fills the balmy air,**

**A melody sweet and clear.**

**Children's laughter everywhere,**

**Summer's joy rings sincere.**

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**Golden hours stretch long and slow,**

**As daylight lingers late.**

**Fireflies begin their ...

Smudges of white on a bright blue sky,

Sunlight dapples gently through the trees.

The flowers sway to the rhythm of the breeze,

Busy bees buzz as they fly by.

Gleeful birds sing from their branches high,

The scent of barbecue fills the air.

Children laugh and play without care,

Summer love blooms in the heat of July.

So bask in the beauty and kiss the sun,

Open your heart, run wild and ...

Sitting back, taken back

I can learn, learn, learn

I’m still not a winner

For friends, I have yet I lack

No talks last a second

A second when I’m leading

I mess up, the demons are feeding

I’m nervous of faults, I reckon

“I’m not confident enough for this”

I write in the corner

Not confident enough for life

I must learn to be laid-backed

Yet it is just so hard

So hard when I write in the corner...

cicadas chirp, a gentle, soothing song,

Sun-drenched Earth, a sky of endless blue,

Warmth that lingers, kisses skin anew.

And butterflies flutter by all day long.

I’m greeted by the scent of sunbaked hay,

Honeysuckles linger with the breeze.

I hear the drowsy hum of buzzing bees,

Oh, how I wish this summer‘s day could stay.

I love the beauty of Winters white,

And the rusty leaves of fall. ...

Shimmers of gold against blue skies,

Sunlight dapples through the trees.

My hair whips in the summer breeze,

The birds are singing way up high.

Bumblebees buzz all around,

Dogs run gleefully through the streets.

Children play in the summer heat,

Echoes of laughter, a soothing sound.

The scent of barbecue fills tthe air,

Driving down back roads, windows down.

Rolling Hills and Maple trees...

Salt in the air

Waves crashing

Smiles everywhere

Children laughing

We jump the waves together

One by one

Best friends forever

Having so much fun

Cover each other in sand

Taking tons of pics

Our skin dark and tanned

Looking out at all the ships

We collect shells in bottles

And white beach rocks

Looking in the water with goggles

Wearing sandals and crocs

In the sand we build castles an...

The crisp Georgia air

One late day in June

That demerbox, it’s playing that tune

While all the kids play nine square

It’s about ninety five degrees

Down in those old pine roots

The kids gather their swimsuits

There’s no room to displease

When we all jump into the pool

To laugh and joke about

All fun at CSG

Now you’re all nice and cool

With no room to pout

As we’re all free...