Summer

As the heat of summer draws near,

A worry creeps into my ear,

Will I be able to withstand,

The sun's scorching, blazing hand?

Will I find respite from the heat,

Or be trapped in a never-ending seat,

Of sweat and discomfort and pain,

Oh, how I dread this summer's reign.

But then I remember, with a smile,

The joys of summer, so worth the while,

The lazy days and starry nights,

And memories made, oh what delights.

So I push my worries aside,

And embrace the summer with open wide,

For though it may bring some strife,

The joys of summer make it all worthwhile.