Summer (a nonet)

Floating on my back in the ocean

Sun nice and warm upon my face

Seabirds flying overhead

Ocean peaceful and calm

Summer holidays

are here again

and that means

life is

sweet

A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine finishes with one syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional.