Cast Shadows

Cast shadows The sun casting shadows Heat Escaping the burn behind trees and buildings Dripping sweat through shirts and blouses Lips dry, eyes sore Stale air – drying faces Gasps to catch breath as throats become thirsty Hiding from the thoughts of impending darkness Walking, carrying heavy loads The sun’s passion upon us, some fall Fear, exhaustion, energy long forgotten Trudging wearily to an end Standing, sheltered by walls and by others Heat passing through us Wheezes of breath from young and from old Hope - the sun casts shadows The shadows will save us Free us? …… No