Inspired by the contest (2024), “Before the Day Turned Into Night”, and an ensuing comment. Contest sponsored by Charles Messina.
As humid night turned into day, my eyes I lifted to the gray and what I saw gave me a turn. Emboldened blaze of rising sun! Clouds parted, scurried fast away and left the dawn to seek its prey. Tree leaves ashen and green grass scorched, as if their essence had been torched. Running, clawing to get inside. "Have mercy on me, please," I cried. Seeking shelter from horrid heat, I quickly made a fast retreat. As I shut my welcoming door, the A/C came to raging roar.
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