Sunburn

The sun, as we know
is bright
and strong
and hot
and golden.

The sun, as we know
is loved
by us.

It soaks into my skin and leaves me golden,
although sometimes fried to a crisp.
like lobster
or deep fried green beans
at the county fair.

The County Fair
Is the perfect place
to acquire sunburn
it is forgotten as you ride the Ferris wheel and watch the world turn by from your high high perch
but quickly remembered
when you hit the ground
and see your reflection squirm by in the fun house mirror.

It seeps into your skin
coloring it deep and bringing the freckles out of hiding.

Summer time freckles splash across noses
and the heat from the sun stays
warm on your face
reminding you of fun times past

And more to come.