Step into the warmth of summer with this collection of haikus, where each verse captures the essence of the season's sun-drenched days and balmy nights. Here, the joys of summer are not just captured, but celebrated in three lines, from the playful splash of poolside laughter to the serene dance of fireflies at dusk. These poems invite you to feel the sun on your skin, taste the sweetness of ice-cold lemonade, and hear the symphony of cicadas under a starlit sky. They celebrate the fleeting yet unforgettable moments that make summer a time of love, leisure, and natural beauty, infusing each line with the joy and beauty of the season.
Warm sun on my skin
Bees and blooms dance with delight
Grass tall, green, and lush
Summer nights are warm
Cicadas' chorus fills air
Stars twinkle above
In the lake, we swim
Picnics, games, laughter shared
In these lazy days
Sunscreen's scent in air
Poolside laughs of children ring
Summer's joy in sun
Lemonade so cold
Fireflies dance in evening
Skin red from the sun
Sun hot, breeze so cool
Memories of lifetime made
Fireflies at dusk
Summertime has come
Happiness and cheer it brings
Sand between my toes
Sun shines, love does bloom
Our affection grows each day
Never seeming less
Sunscreen scent wafts by
Beach days with you, love grows deep
Together we lay
Day's heat brings us close
Finding shade, we laugh and kiss
Cooling off with love
Fireflies light up
Crickets' summer symphony
Nights perfect, serene
Lightning cleaves the night
Thunder echoes summer's might
Storms rage, then peace
Summer days extend
Time for peace and relaxation
Unwind, enjoy life
Sunblock on my skin
To the beach for waves and fun
Sunlight plays on sea
Picnics under sky
Hand in hand through parks we stroll
Sunset ends our day.
Author: William Somero | Published: 12/07/2024 | Last Updated: 10/28/2025
