August 22 Around the Sun

 

Most years, this day was filled

Back to school shopping, meetings

Rushed meals, fall sports practices.

That late August chill a reminder

Summer's end imminent,

Squeeze in the dentist, doctor,

A "thank you for having me" visit

To my mother, a call to my namesake,

Classroom set-up, bulletin boards

While dreams of one more swim

Vanished into sweater mornings.

This year, it's a bit quieter

Yet the clear demise

Of summer is still in the air, a

Reminder that seasons of life,

Like chapters in books are

Transient moments to savor, to

Share with friends, family,

Planting new memories, 

Squeezing in swims, tea, coffee,

Popcorn, celebrating 

Every day during every

Trip around the sun.