Limitless

Once time had no significance
and Summers felt limitless

I remember when 
Summers meant living 
in bathing suits, always ready
for a splash into the neighborhood pool
a frolic through the sprinkler

When Summers announced late night
bike rides wrapped in thick air 
sweat wicked by the speed
of our feet on the pedals

Summers were for forgetting 
shoes, as well as 
all our troubles

Not much asked of us but
barefoot romping 
ball bouncing
chalk to pavement
stargazing
and laughter

Back when Summers declared
Freedom

Then we grew and work set in				
stealing us the moment
our days begin

from Summer

which no longer belongs 
to us, those who labor
Only to them,
those who vacation

Summers now signify
the hustle
With an influx of tourists
there’s no time 
for bike rides 
or summer swims

Late nights robbed 
by exhaustion
Summer is for double-shifts
and sunsets missed

Yet Summer we still so love
despite the dread
for in our memory exists
a time that is sunny 
and limitless