A Red Hot Summers Day

Here we are sitting down
on holiday on a very sunny day
it's really hot in front of town hall
reaching up to 27c not at all grey

The pigeons eating all their seeds
pecking away at every little divide
between the stone slabs, they see
following each other with pride

The town clock rises way up top
to be seen from all parts of town
so no one can miss the time
then you know when to stop shop

Folk walking about in their shorts
sunglasses are seen on everyone
looking up at the bright blue sky
total enjoyment is so much fun

Would we like this all year long?
in the hot stuff from dusk to dawn
we would be crying out for water
wishing we were far more strong!

(Just some thought last week on holiday at Southport in England enjoying the sunshine.)
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Ricci Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 5:00 AM
Good Morning Gordon. Yes, the climate for everyone has been over the top hot humid dry and more. I for one am looking forward to autumn. I found your ending stanza to sum up and complete the entry and your thoughts. Thank you for sharing your poetic talent. May today be all that it can be and may better weather be ahead for all corners of the world. Blessings always (smile)
Mcconnell Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 6:01 AM
Thanks Lisa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it pleasing to your talented lovely eyes. Hope all is well with you this afternoon, blessings always,Gordon x
Volumes Avatar
August 17, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Your poem is intriguing Gordon. Sounds like a happy Holiday. I smiled when you mentioned 27 C degrees. Here in Aussie land its not that unusual for it to reach 41 C degrees in the middle of summer. You had better visit us in the Winter months. 24 C degrees here middle of winter. Enjoyed your poem very much. have fun on your holiday. Cheers SV
Mcconnell Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 4:15 AM
Thanks SV, Glad you liked this piece and found it intriguing piece, I don't think I could cope with your temperatures! Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
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