As the sun bespeckled in glory burst

Upon the twelve o’clock high, her lips pursed

In consternation as things not as planned.

With John flustered in t shirt and shorts tanned

But team shirt has chocolate ice cream stain see!

Eight year olds jumping on couch while dads plea.

Playing pirates with bananas for guns

And vexed moms running around with wet ones.

Ketchup wars for paintball practice at pool.

Boys splashing about and one acting fool.

Wet towels strewn poolside like some pop art.

Weather beaten grill needed a jumpstart.