Heat Wave

Relentlessly the sun beat down scorching all trees drooped leaves all withered mostly gone. People staying in the shade sweltering as they fight for each breath dripping with sweat. Not a cloud to be seen, just blue skies with a blazing red gold sun sapping life. In the fields the animals struggle seeking relief yet there is no respite from the glare. Bodies shrivelled litter the plains, grazing here not possible roots exposed and decimated. Water holes long since dried up, rivers empty Hopelessness shows in all the staring eyes. Dust clouds the air causing all to choke on it as far away rumbles are heard and flashes seen. But here on the plains not a single drop falls Life almost non existence as desert takes over. People abandon their homes and farms moving away to less harsh conditions. Life here seems to be done for good as the sand dunes march in claiming all.