Poets logo

Summer Days, Autumn Nights

Much like seasons, we all are constantly growing and changing.

By Rachel AnitaPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
Like

Families are slowly fading from the oceanfront, bonfires are beginning to appear, and bikinis and swim trunks are becoming sweatshirts and sweatpants. The warmth that I have been engulfed in nearly all day has begun to fade and the breezes that earlier were a momentary relief from sweltering heat are now more chilling, bringing to mind nights in which I fall asleep entangled in blankets just to wake up and find that the brisk morning air is now wrapping me in its embrace, while the blankets that once held me snugly are now strewn about the floor. The shimmering sunlight quarrels with the pale moonlight, creating warm yellow hues that evolve into autumnal oranges and reds. It’s beginning to feel almost as though someone has hit a dimmer switch on the sunlight; it has not faded, but it has weakened and changed, making it clear that this night is to be no different from the last; the moon will take its place among the stars and the sun will temporarily concede its place among the clouds. The air is no longer filled with the giggles of happy-go-lucky children, rather, it is filled with the laughter of happy-go-lucky adults. Earlier, we praised the ocean for its ability to relieve us from the scorching heat, but now we praise the heat of a fire for its ability to relieve us from the cold ocean. The salty, carefree, breezy ocean days are becoming crisp, calm, colorful nights. Gone are the chlorine-scented summer days that we longed for all spring, and before us rests the apple and pumpkin spice-scented nights of fall. If only all days were reflective of the summer. If only all nights were reflective of autumn. If only all moments were reflective of the joys of each season.

nature poetry
Like

About the Creator

Rachel Anita

just trying my best :)

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.