Here we are, at the unofficial start of summer

And, this morning, temperature did plummet

And this, after a slight heat wave, a week ago

When humidity was so dense, going to and fro



Now, a cool breeze blows around thru trees

But a slight chill in the air really does please 

As long as clothes are layered to keep out wind

Then the coolness is arrested, and does rescind



Making brisk the morning walk around the block

To keep the chill down, along with warm socks

Covering feet and ankles as well as boots on top

Making sure the cold stays away from feet, a lot



And now that the Memorial Day holiday is here

We are about to start Summer, full of good cheer

For Spring has given us a taste of what's to come

So much beauty inherent in Nature - for everyone



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W, Thomas

8:50am Friday, May 22nd, 98