The Promise of Summer

Trees bending on the hillside

Their boughs long and wide, stretching,

Heavy with fruit.

Peaches blushing with pride

Like a woman's belly, round and smooth

From the love he gave to her.

Ripe with anticipation

They lie under the shade of the fruit tree

And contemplate shades of blue sky

While they talk about plans

And he makes her sweet promises. 

© Shelly Sitzer, 2012

Peaches: USDA photo by Keith Weller