A Summer Day Remembered

Summary

"A Summer Day Remembered" captures the essence of a vibrant summer day through a poem that celebrates the joy and community of children and adults alike at a local spray-ground.

Abstract

The poem "A Summer Day Remembered" by Natalie Frank (Taye Carrol) paints a vivid picture of a summer day at a spray-ground, where children play under the sun, squealing and laughing, while parents watch on with fondness. The scene is filled with imagery of water features, children's playful interactions, and the eventual winding down as the day cools. The day's energy is depicted as being absorbed by the ground, symbolizing the natural cycle of energy and the children's learning experience. The poem reflects on the shared human experience of fun and the calming effect of nature, leveling everyone to a common state of contentment. The author, whose work has been featured in various publications, invites readers to explore more of her poetry and writings.

Opinions

The poem conveys a positive and nostalgic view of summer days, emphasizing the joy and community spirit that such days bring.
There is an appreciation for the simple pleasures of life, such as the laughter of children and the companionship of family and community.
The poem suggests a connection between the vibrancy of childhood and the enduring memories that such days create.
The author seems to value the lessons learned from nature and communal play, hinting at the importance of moderation and the natural cycle of energy.
The mention of the author

A poem for the heat filled, lazy months

Overnight New spray-grounds rise Growing from ice baked concrete Now sunned in splendorous beams A wall climbs skyward sporting faces Spitting water on unsuspecting visitors From red pursed lips Girls squeal, boys laugh, Parents smile on good-naturedly Water chortles, sloshes, burbles Tiny hands splash delightedly Crayon trees shade bared tow heads Giant pastel mushroom caps And rainbow pipe gateways Reflect in joyful eyes held wide Later eyelids dip Sleepy songs from crickets woke early Laps and arms are sought As adults murmur heat tired Holding onto small, stilled bodies All the energy of the earlier day Absorbed into the hardened ground Which has drawn the passionate cries Of children yet to learn The lesson of moderated inhibition Dampened bodies Dry slowing in the cooling air All ages leveled down To a common denominator Connected in fun’s aftermath The bliss of a summer day remembered

Natalie Frank (Taye Carrol) has had work featured in Haunted Waters Press, Weirdbook Magazine, Siren’s Call Publications, Lycan Valley Press and Zero Fiction among others. Her poetry has been featured in several anthologies. She is Editor for 1-One-Infinity, The Partnered Pen and One Table, One World and is Editor in Chief for Promposity and Mental Gecko. She is also the Managing Editor for Novellas and Serials at LVP Publications.

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