The Last Summer

The Last Summer

my wandering eyes get lost in the colours of the sunset

as the easy summer breeze

tickles my cheek

I close my eyes, and allow the sun’s soft rays to warm my forehead

I exhale 

right here, right now - time freezes

I am a child again

moments from summers past shine so brightly

in my mind

waving sparklers through the air until flickers of fire catch the light

of the stars in the sky

running through the fields, so carefree

perfectly content, sunkissed

back when there was not a fear in the world

just sweet. summer. bliss. 

all at once

the swift warm breeze carries me back to the present

I open my eyes

and rest my gaze on the sea before me

broad, boundless

the vast waters beckon me - summon me

to go forward and explore

for

the world - my world - is waiting

for me

I can’t quite see across the water

into the horizon

but maybe,

maybe

that’s the way it’s supposed to be

because here - right here, right now - in this placid, perfect warmth

of my summer

I am at peace.