Summer is:

sunglasses
reading in the shade
walks at night
Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give it Up”
fresh strawberries
ice cold lunar ale
back porch hang sessions
tiki torches
fresh faces
floaty, floral skirts
outdoor concerts
cruising the farmer’s market
afternoon naps
hot fudge sundaes from DQ
tan lines
burgers
car windows down, Common’s “The Light” blaring
cicadas
sitting in the cheap seats at the K
buying flowers for no good reason
being torn between iced and hot coffee
flip flops
clean perfume