The End of Summer
Turn and take the summer with you to its fall.
Take away its outlook and its need–
the message of the sun at hilltop–
and hand it to the courier, who waits
to run the valleys and the shade
and hand it in good season
to its heir.
It has blessed you, truly once again
but summer goes its way, it must,
and craggy hands of autumn
seduce you fresh with promises
filled in blinding summer light,
unnoticed, not ahead.
Ahead lies cold incrimination
that faults you yet again
for missing twice the splendour.
Do not rush estival’s cool end,
for behind her is the icy breath of winter.
Hold her hot against your form
and let her breathe her lovefire on you
and make you sweat
beneath her crushing heat.
Hold her as you know
that she’ll be gone soon,
and in her place will be the snow.
Peter J. Gorham
Thanks Beverly.
Debbie, Beautiful poem and darling picture. Even though 9/22 is the first day of fall, it is still summer temps in Texas.
Happy Pink Saturday.
Barbara
What a lovely picture and poem. Happy pink Saturday
Yes it is that time to say bye bye to summer..but it has been a good one..I am looking forward to the fall..love the pic and the poem…happy pink saturday…
I don’t want summer to end. It’s my favorite time of the year, primarily because of homegrown tomatoes and sunshine. Speaking of tomatoes, drop by my kitchen when you get chance. You inspired my pink tomato post and I’ve got a little something for you as my way of saying thanks to you Debbie.
Happy pink Saturday and enjoy your weekend. That’s a great picture of the boy at the beach.
Sam
What a delightful photograph and perfect poem accompaniment. Like the previous commenter, I’m not yet ready to say good-bye to summer, but living at the beach in Southern California … we don’t experience much in the way of changing seasons anyway. Thanks so much for visiting my first Pink Saturday post and leaving such a lovely welcome. I also appreciate the invitation to check out Crock Pot Wednesday. It’s been quite a while since I’ve used mine. This is my 9th year of retirement and I find I don’t need to plan ahead so much for meals these days ;–)
Congratulations on your 28 years in the classroom. When you decide to retire, I suspect you’ll find it most enjoyable to have discretionary time for other things. I know I did!
Hugs and blessings,
This is a picture worth framing!
L♥ve your pink goodies this week. Just when I think I have enough pink in my life I participate in Pink Saturday and see even more sweet things I’d enjoy having in my home or flowers for my gardens or just to look at☺ What could be better than the color pink dancing in your head all morning?
Thanks so much for sharing. Hoping your weekend is filled with sunshine and the comfort of those you love and who love you.
So beautiful!
Your picture and words are inspirational. I, too, am sorry to see summer end. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Adorable pic! Love the poem!!
I love the poem! I am so not ready for summer to end. Mainly because I am so not ready for the holidays! Thank You for sharing your Pink!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Jennifer
Oh Debbie, this says it all! Thank you for sharing and for introducing yourself at my blog. For some reason, I can’t follow anyone this morning but I am subscribing so I will be back often and will sign up then.
Blessings,
Suzanne
Thanks for stopping by my blog. You have such a nice blog and I’m so glad I found it!