Summer Memories

As we fall deeper into the pits of Summer
The sparkles and pops of firecrackers
And the distant sounds of children and splashing water
Become frequent echoes in our ears.
We watch contently as days roll by
Carelessly enjoying our iced tea and watermelon
And spend every day in a haze of luxury.
We do not expose ourselves to the reality
That has been tinted by our overly-large sunglasses.
This is only a temporary moment of nirvana
A fleeting time that will soon end and
Fade to meer memories in the recesses of our minds
Those we hold dear will soon depart
Whether for a college, or some other venture,
And will abandon us with only the memorized
Snaps and crackles of fireworks and
The sweet flavor of watermelon on our tongues.
Until then, we are more than pleased
To stay dormant in our false perception
As long as, in our minds, this Summer never ends.