What Are Summers For?

What are summers for

If not for delight and pleasure

In wistful laughter

And deep sighs of rest

Away from the usual responsibility life demands

It craves indulgence to be met

For you to fall victim

To its warm breezes

Wanting you to take that chance you put off all year

Needing you to free yourself from inhibition

Do the things you’ve been wanting to do

Choosing pleasure while you can

Elizabeth Almeida ©2022