Notes About The Poem

12/22/2025

Written at the start of winter.

Image concept by Poet using DALL-E (2025-12-22)

Before the Heat

It’s time to water the cocker spaniels
and while you’re at it the flowering annuals
Before the heat of day holds sway
as we’re undone by the midday Sun
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I quite like this little gem, Mark
Toney Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Why thank you, Andrea.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your "Before the Heat" write. Great/pretty picture. Have a Very Blessed Christmas and New Year 2026................
Toney Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Thank you, Paula. Write on!
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