i caught summer in a mason jar today

down by the atlantic shore

it was just passing by all nonchalantly

like it was supposed to be here

this time of year

but i’m too crafty for that nonsense

i took it home with me

and put it on a dusty shelf

reserved for my old first editions

one day next winter i will bring it down

from it’s dusty perch and reminisce

smelling the sunshine and sea

and i will smile again like i am today