I wait for summer

I'm waiting for the days when I can wake up at any hour of the day,

When the days are hot and the best way to cool off is to jump in the cool, refreshing water. 

I wait for that first day of summer after a long school year.

I'm waiting for the days when I can spend the entire day outside with the sun shining down on me.

I'm waiting for darker skin and lighter hair. 

I wait for those long summer nights spent with friends surrounded by a crackling fire,

No worries about whats to come, just living in the moment. 

I wait for the time when I wake up and smell that fresh summer air,

When we can leave our doors open all morning and all night to let in the cool, but just warm enough air, 

When we have fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast,

when we can finally use our grill after it's been sitting there all winter waiting to be used like a dog waits for someone to come chase it around. 

Waiting for the days when we can choose to go on vacation last minute,  

Visit the beaches after a year of visiting the mountains.  

I wait for the late night visits to Daniels Park, looking out at the stars.

I wait to do the things that can't be done in the winter.

I wait for summer.