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Arizona

Arizona

My home is in Arizona. 
It is a hot state indeed. 
That is exactly why
I am here.

It has a temperature in the summer
of over one hundred and ten, 
then they stop counting, 
as not to scare the newcomers
from becoming old-timers. 
No. 
They will run and hide, 
when they find out...
the truth... 
but not I.
 
I love the desert and the heat, 
I love the way I can feel my feet. 
I am always cold, 
and it gets very old.  
So bring the sun, 
and let's have some fun. 

Arizona.

Copyright © Ann Foster | Year Posted 2022

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I Am Anaya Date: 7/10/2022 10:08:00 PM Love horses too, see the horseshoe diamond around my lil neck, a symbol of what was to come! Snowbirds are the elderly and are known to reside in AZ when retired. I served them at the bar and grill in Tucson, they love their meat red and juicy. I got my first tattoo there. The bus boy Joey said his mom needed to pay the rent and was offering $50. tats! Login to Reply

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 7/9/2022 6:38:00 AM Lovely tribute to Arizona Ann. I feel the same about NM and west TX, too. Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 7/8/2022 4:40:00 PM Nice poem about Arizona, Ann. I was stationed there in the Air Force for two years.(Tucson) Our first daughter was born there. Family in Phoenix still there. Thanks for sharing, Bill Login to Reply Bill Baker Date: 7/14/2022 3:43:00 PM No, I did not know that. WOW! 38 and very brave. :-) Bill I Am Anaya Date: 7/10/2022 10:25:00 PM Bill, I had the opportunity to go up with the BRITS! El Centro Calif. They were recruiting at that time, I was on a C131! The Falcons and other royalty parachuted out as I hung onto a handle with all of my might! Did you know woman can be recruited up until 38 years of age?

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/6/2022 9:36:00 PM Some like it hot! ~ Jack Lemmon Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/6/2022 8:31:00 PM To each his own - I love it for you! My Aunt lives in Green Valley. Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/6/2022 1:21:00 PM I read somewhere that everywhere water is sprinkle to less the heat. Beautiful poem. Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 7/6/2022 1:40:00 PM God blesses Arizona, more than even we know. I think he does that everywhere... but few take time to see. Yes, less heat. But I love the heat here too. I makes my joints not hurt so bad. Take care and ty so for stopping by. Prayers for a good day for you... everyday... Ann

Panagiota Romios Date: 7/6/2022 12:20:00 PM Hi Ann, thanks for writing about Arizona. A knockout state. Was only there once and did not want to leave. I have always wanted to live in Sedona. Too late now. But I live in a part of California where the temperature is identical to Sedona minus the Red rocks, the lore, the beauty of that city and your state.I love the desert, the foods and Arizonians. Add white water rafting!fun! Congratulations on marrying a cowboy Fantastic…. Love, Panagiota xxx Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 7/6/2022 1:39:00 PM I pray your move was a happy one. Ty for your kind words. Love your poems... you are a wonderful poet. Ann

John Gondolf Date: 7/6/2022 9:59:00 AM Enjoyed the read, Ann. I feel the same way about Texas though our heat is probably a little more humid than yours. It has been a hot summer here in Dallas so far this year, but I don't mind a bit. John Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 7/6/2022 10:53:00 AM Yes, Texas is much like AZ... and the cowboys are extremely similar... I married one in April... and am having the best time of my life. We just bought a baby goat, and turkeys and chickens... life is changing. God bless you and your family. Ty for your kind comments. Ann

Patrick Kelly Date: 7/5/2022 7:29:00 AM I always wanted to ride my horse in Arizona but that was in younger years. I enjoyed your write of the home you love. I'm in Mississippi and the south is known for humid heat. Maybe the dry heat is easier to deal with. Thanks for an easy uplifting read. Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 7/5/2022 9:56:00 AM Love your horse picture. Love horses all of them. Love being in the country. I lived in city nearly my whole life. Now, I am in the country... and know what it is to really live. It is hot yes, not that humid however. Ty for stopping by. Ty for your kind comments. Ann