Mischievous smiles

against golden sunset hues

orange, reds and blues

Pranks in tow

carefree laughter that follows.

Bright eyes, lizards, snails and slingshots.

Campfire sing-a-longs  

through the moist light air

under a blanket of stars

sleeping in tents

with the days dusty hair

Cozy long john sleepers

are

curled up in sleeping bag dreams.