Images of summer

Sun-soaked days,

drenched with your long belly laughter.

 

Bird-watching,

wave-watching,

grass-pulling,

sand-grabbing,

branch-in-the-breeze-catching,

sun hat-throwing.

 

Kiss-giving.

 

Little steps turning to quick steps.

Your tight grip around our fingers

as you waddle around the garden,

smiling to yourself.

 

Wisps of your fluffy down hair

lit white in the sunshine.

 

Waving, waving,

always waving

goodbye

with a smile,

like you know

around the corner

waits hello.