Longer Days

Since we’ve moved the clocks ahead,
The days just seem to stretch.
It’s like there’s now a painting
Where there used to be a sketch.

I love the way the sunshine
Seems to linger so much longer;
Because of that, my energy
Is ever so much stronger.

There’s time enough to saunter,
After dinner, by the river.
The extra daylight gives us views
The darkness can’t deliver.

The rooms inside are honey-lit,
The light bulbs are a’snooze.
We’re helping Mother Earth by cutting
All the watts we use.

The streets are filled with people;
The parks are all abuzz.
At 6 p.m. a month ago,
That isn’t how it was.

In wintertime, I hibernate;
It’s tempting just to hide.
But on a day like this one,
It’s a joy to be outside.