Summertime is such great fun It should be free to everyone. No one should have to pay a fee To catch a fish or climb a tree. Cooling plunge in swimming hole Peaceful bliss of evening stroll An icy drink to beat the heat Fresh blackberries, peaches sweet! Watching fireflies at night Should only cost a few bug bites. Evening scent of new mown hay Porch swing rest at close of day. Dusky sound of katydids Happy shouts of playing kids Seems to me would be alright To stay outside and play all night! Soft green grass in which to run Sun's farewell when day is done. Who's to say what one should pay For crystal clear skied sunny days? Oh, summertime so very nice Without a doubt, It's worth the price! But if it were left up to me Summertimes would all be free! by Yvonne Golden