Don't Do

Grass thatch
Fire patch

High temps
Cool vents

Hot sun
Now shun

Skin burns
And learns

Suncream
Regime

Wildfires
Requires

Water 
Torture

Flames out
Cheer shout

Firemen
Amen

Don't do
Bar B~Q's

12.08.22

* BBQ's have been one of the causes of wildfires (UK) with some shops now banning sales of disposable BBQ's.
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Meadows Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 8:02 AM
A good poem. Well done.
James Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 5:03 AM
Thank you Jeanette. Emilia : )
M  Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 9:47 AM
Cleverly written and sage advice Emilia.Sounds just like summer in Oz ha! Need to be so careful in extreme heat. So glad you see you back again Emilia….stay a while! Cheers Debx
James Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 12:48 PM
Thank you Deb. As a child, my first and earliest memory of being in temps of 100+ was when I lived in Australia. I coped much better then, plus the fun of the pools certainly helped to keep my mind off it lol. Emilia : )
Wolf Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 8:40 PM
I guess I'll cook my meat on a 'Chill Grill' after reading this cute, clever string of footles. Thanks, Emilia. :) gw
James Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 12:31 PM
Thank you Gershon. I have retired my BBQ for this summer. I will drink more wine instead lol. Emilia : )
Horsman Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 7:40 PM
These, are splendid footles Emilia, yes common sense, needs to apply, hope you get some rain soon...Harry
James Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Thank you Harry. It has now rained but much more is still needed. Some of my water butts are looking a little healthier now after a large quantity fell in a short space of time but did cause some flooding. Emilia : )
Gorelick Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 3:04 PM
I knew that it was burning up in the UK, did not know about the fires and the banning of the BBQ's. I never associated the UK with blistering heatwaves. Footle is informative, enjoyed it! Robert
James Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 12:12 PM
Thank you Robert. There has been many fierce fires, some people have lost their homes too. It is cooler now and has rained, but do think this will now sadly be the new norm here during summer. Emilia : )
Cunningham Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 6:12 AM
Great string of footles Emilia, saw that about the bbqs, some idiots buried one on a beach and a young girl burnt all her feet when she walked on it, Hope you're enjoying the heatwave,. Tom
James Avatar
August 12, 2022 at 12:46 PM
Thank you Tom. I read about that poor young girl. There are some very lazy and stupid people out there. No @ heatwave it is too hot for me. I thought I was going to pass out the other day...it's a roll on winter for me lol. Emilia : )
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