The afternoon sun
Shines golden and warm
Onto the couch, creating an oasis for lazy cats.
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Voices of children
Bubbling laughter, tickling in from the street
They hold onto the summer magic for as long as they can
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Last-minute splashes in the pool,
Last-second stampedes for the ice-cream truck;
The school supplies are bought and waiting
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The heat now diminished
From a parching sear
To a glowing kiss, this will be missed in the depths of chill
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But for now, Autumn beckons
With apples and red and gold leaves, football and cool blue skies
Until next year, sweet Summer...
Image credit: https://www.pexels.com/photo/calm-lake-surrounded-with-trees-under-cloudy-sky-5118298/
