Goodbye

The short drive south

With coolers and totes.

Sunscreen, bathing suits,

Water shoes, floats.

Children and dogs,

ducks and sun,

Canoes, kayaks,

And fast-tubing fun!

Laughing, talking,

Jumping off the dock.

Snacking all day.

Not checking the clock.

Looking for crabs.

Fishing with nets.

Swimming and playing

Until the sun sets.

Dancing diamonds

And a hot-air balloon.

Our last day at the lake

Ends much too soon.