Memorial Day

Day of memories.

The start of summer.

First time bare feet

Race across the tickling

Blades of grass.

First taste of

Charcoal charred hot dogs

And licking fingers

From Popsicle juice.

First chance to catch the sun

And wear it as a badge of honor

On a blistering arm.

First chance to spend a Sunday evening

Watching the late show of stars

In anticipation

Of summer Sundays

Without school Mondays.