as the lilacs bloom . cool spring breezes are fading . into summer heat
it’s called the dog days of summer, when the shade tree is most inviting
we try to hang on but change happens regardless of our intentions
on hot summer days it’s often all we can do just to stand upright
meant for warmer times the stand is shuttered; sometimes cold can be too cold
the days get shorter but the colors of summer still try to survive
as summer closes we pretend that we will not miss those lazy days
the warm breeze cools relaxing with lilac scent as summer begins
uptown jack 