Nature is reminding me

That summer is not over

As sweat rolls down my face

Dripping in yard's white clover

Silly words I have written

That autumn is on its way

As I smack a mosquito

And feel my own sweat spray

The hottest days of the year

It's not what I had in mind

While listing September's goals

Outside work will be a grind

Moving goals to October

I revise September's list

As late summer flaunts her heat

I crave a cool autumn mist

Even critters are hiding

Few move in the mid-day heat

With the early evening shade

They arrive for a peanut treat

But soon the show is over

Critters do a quick retreat

Seeking dark cool wood shadows

Where they eat their nutty treat

Sun drops behind fading trees

Underbrush in bright light

Ending hot summer day

We welcome dark night respite

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