A Sunny 4th of July

Sadly, I have been forsaken;
Every shady bench is taken.
Sunny spots are up for grabs.
I sit down while keeping tabs
On nearby seats which are in shade,
With odds against me, I’m afraid.

Still, there is a little breeze
Provided by surrounding trees.
Boats upon the river glide;
I am glad to be outside.
Fireworks tonight I’ll see
Indoors, on screen, with cool a/c.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 7, 2022 at 11:19 PM
Cool AC sounds good to me also!
Slaughter Avatar
July 5, 2022 at 1:39 PM
Indoors on TV is how I prefer to watch fireworks displays these days, too, Ilene. I enjoyed last night's "A Capitol Fourth" on PBS.
Hankins Avatar
July 4, 2022 at 7:23 PM
YEAH! I was happy in my a/c most of the day, until I needed to go to a cookout about 4 pm. It was insufferably hot! No hot dog is worth this! (Actually, we had shish-ka-bobs)
Anaya Avatar
July 4, 2022 at 7:23 PM
What a nice rhyme Ilene Bauer, isn't it so true! I too am staying inside. Happy 4th!
Wolf Avatar
July 4, 2022 at 6:52 PM
Much safer inside these days...
Leffanta Avatar
July 4, 2022 at 6:32 PM
Lucky you! The ones in the shade may not have A/C! Happy 4th! Aloha!
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