INDIAN SUMMER

 Four weeks left of fall
 Then the dread of winter
 Something here is missing
 I think it is Indian summer
  
 Nearly every year
 About this time
 Temperatures soar, surprising us
 For a few days we’re doing fine
  
 Finish all the late fall chores
 Wash windows, polish floors
 Rake the leaves, burn them
 Winter decorations put up
  
 Suddenly it is over
 We have had our days
 Weather returns to normal
 We get ready for the freeze
  
 Thankful for late summer weather
 But wishing it was still warmer
 Just about caught up on things
 Yes, we love Indian summer
  
 Stanski
 November 23, 2017 ^