When the last rays of summer warmth
Fade begrudgingly into memory
My heart sags lowest of the year
I’ll miss you so, dear summer
When you’re here, I’m so much alive
And filled with sweet energy
That shrink and wither when you’re gone
And lost to memories
Like an impish rake you reappear
To play upon my despair
Showing up again, here and there
As autumn goes full blown
It’s as a kiss as lovers split
So sad it causes me to grieve
I love you so and miss you more
When winters cold takes hold
You’d think by now I’d have learned
To save some of your warmth
To carry me through what lies ahead
To face it with more mirth
My suffering is not alone
Though many cheer it cooler
Us who worship at your temple
Praise the sun forever
Another fine poem about Summer's end - keep 'em coming, Susan!