June 13, 2011

June, a poem by John Updike



The sun is rich
and gladly pays



In golden hours
Silver days



And long green weeks
That never end



School's out
The time is ours to spend



There's Little League
Hopscotch, the creek,



And after supper
Hide and seek



The live-long light
Is like a dream



And freckles come
Like flies to cream



*Poem from the book "A Child's Calendar" written by John Updike*

I absolutely love all of the poems from this book. I can relate to every one of them! Each month, starting in January, I have posted his monthly poems from the book, but never did get around to posting April and May {will have to do those next year} Anyhow, I'm back on track and I hope you enjoyed "June".

3 comments:

  1. I was never a big Updike fan, until you added your photos! Great shots! I especially the hand in the water. Thanks for doing something different.

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  2. Great post! I think your kids must have the best life ever. I wish I was there with them down at the stream. The boys of summer!

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  3. Fun memories they are making!! That's a great creek right near your house!! Hope they are enjoying their summer vacation. Do they play little league?

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