Summer's Choices

Complain of the heat and humidity,
Complain about the bugs?
Or, plan to do something special,
Give encouragement and hugs.

Stew about the long distance driving,
the bus, the train, the plane?
Gripe about the unexpected,
or relinquish stress and stay sane.

Unpredictable summer!
The choosing is up to me;
Anticipate, enjoy, remember,
I’ll make it fun, certainly.

— Elaine Hardt ©2006