Let me enjoy the now,
allow me to live in the present
Summer has scarce begun
yet you peddle your back-to-school wares and Halloween ideas
– Incessantly

Bombarded with advertising
campaigns enticing me to
purchase my Fall flower bulbs
now before it’s too late
though Autumn is still two months
– Away

Pondering the need to peddle
the pagan holiday at summer’s
first emergence from spring storms
bells tinkle across the big aisle
where Santa is raising his head
– Inflating

Grills are moved to back aisles
massive rakes and yard bags appear to replace summer chairs and bright colored beach umbrellas
with pumpkin adorned predisposed
– Paraphernalia

Before fall begins to break
while leaves are still vibrant green
up on the advertising screens
of major city and country stores
New Years Eve glitter and sparklers
– Invade

I’ve lost my Summer and now
my Fall and did not get to enjoy them not at all so obsessed with what is going to be just come and enjoy the now with me
– Present