On Any Given Winter's Day

Just a wish

On Any Given Winter's Day

The sun beats down
      like a hundred to zero basketball score
      on your rivals home court.
The sun is so bright
      it's hard to ignore.
Sweat pours off your body
      like a torrential downpour.
Heat punches you in the face
    so hard it takes your breath away.
But you can't stay indoors
    because all the fun is outside.
Never a shortage of things to do,
    even if you feel as if you're going to die.
Any kind of ball you can think of
    is a part of every child's play
The games go on
    until the street lights mark the end of the day.
To quench your thirst,
    you crave the taste of fresh squeezed lemonade...
Those are the days I wish for
    on any given winter's day.