July in Winter

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1. If in winter you feel chilled 

and need a RESPITE soon,

grab a pen and paper 

and go in a cozy room.

Gather and write down some thoughts

of summer days and sun

when you were relaxed, informal, 

and not on the run.

Just like certain people 

have a Christmas in July,

we should bring July to winter.  

Let me tell you why.

2. Everyone needs something 

to look forward to each day.

Many love excitement, 

while still others like to pray.

There are individuals 

who love to clean or cook,

though many would much rather 

read a quiet cozy book.

Whichever way you look at things 

I think you’ll surely find

that when life overwhelms us, 

true ESCAPE is in our mind.

3. This is why in winter months 

when we are cold as ice,

we must search for warm 

and summery thoughts at any price.

I love to think of hamburgers 

and hot dogs on the grill

with fresh baked pies and cookies 

sitting on the window sill.

Barbecues are great 

and so much fun on summer days.

They can please our SENSES 

in so very many ways.

4. AROMAS of fried chicken drumsticks 

fill us with delight.

And watermelon slices 

are refreshing, cool and light.

Add a glass of fresh cold lemonade 

and you’ll agree

that this sounds like a pleasurable meal, 

to the highest degree!

Whether in a friend’s backyard

or picnic in the park

barbecues bring pleasure 

in the day until it’s dark.

5. When the sun begins to set 

and crickets start to sound,

glowing torches make 

a peaceful ATMOSPHERE abound.

At times when you have trouble 

finding warm and cozy thoughts,

try hard to remember 

this great lesson I have taught.

Winter days will fly right by 

enjoyably and free, 

if you will think warm summer thoughts 

when it is wintery!