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Sad Summer
She sat on the beach
Not far from the reef
And sang as she built castles
Near the end of her feet
And everyday
When I walked by
She would lift her head
And squeal out a "hi"
Each day was the same
The smile never to fail
Yet with each passing day
Her face grew more pale
The castles she built
Grew smaller in size
As a deep, hollow look
Replaced her sparkling eyes
Until one summer day
Her smile wasn't there
And the spot where she sat
Was empty and bare
And as I stood wondering
Having nothing to say
I soon found what happened
That sad summer day
For the beautiful smile
That brightened my days
Looked up from the newspaper
On the obituary page
