I now hear birds chirping and see flowers bloom. This is a sign that spring has sprung and summer will be close behind. I love the outdoor activities of summer: visiting the zoo, taking long walks in the park, riding bikes, walking around the lake front.
My all-time favorite is the smell of food cooking on the outdoor grill. There is nothing like it. I love cooking meat and vegetables outside. It reminds me of my mother being in the kitchen with one of those large soup pots, making her delicious homemade BBQ sauce. She made it by the gallon so it would last the entire year. She spread it over the ribs as they cooked and the juices were absorbed into the meat. Now that’s the true definition of finger-licking good.
The season of summer brings back old memories and creates new ones for my daughter and two young grandchildren. What are some of your favorite summertime traditions? Are you creating memories for your children and grandchildren or nieces and nephews?
The sky is so blue,
not a cloud to be seen.
The Earth is a painting
with every shade of green.
The chirping of birds,
as they gracefully fly by,
amidst the golden hue
of the lustrous sky.
The flowers are so fragrant,
the trees are their shield,
for under the scorching heat
a breeze they should feel.
The voices of children,
as they play in the park.
It is a definite sign,
summer has made its mark.
This poem by: Anabela Loureiro
Vanessa Davis serves the churchwide women’s organization as administrative assistant.
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