summer

take a nap on a breezy afternoon

light incense with open windows to let the humid morning air in

walk at night with a bottle of wine unsure of the destination

roll windows down in the car and sing along

feel the dry skin on your thighs for the first time in months

dip into cool pool waters in your friend's parents house, while she prepares a snack

visit your grandparent's garden and sneak out by the pool with your cousins

watch the sun set at 8 PM

eat manchego on a rooftop

walk miles upon miles with your back sweating from the effort

a cold pint

you know

that

serotonin

there is nothing is this world so great

as the alchemy of the best day of your life

and what immediately follows.

what a disgrace it can't last forever–

it's only wise not to chase only this pleasure,

but savor it,

remember it.

one time maybe write about it,

with no words, no sounds.

only the flutter in the stomach or the way your feet bounced to the rhythm.

what keeps us alive

is caged in a deep set of neurons

that can remember back centuries of delight.