Heat Wave

Flew home to a heat wave Though it’s not supposed to last. The temps down south in Florida We’ve already surpassed. I’m usually not sockless And in shorts the third of May, But that’s just how I traveled To my New York home today. This morning down near Tampa It was sixty-five degrees When we took an early walk to town With quite a lovely breeze. It’s a topsy-turvy world we’re in Yet what I find most strange Are the people who insist that there Has been no climate change!

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Matthew Anish

Date: 5/5/2018 7:10:00 PM

I think that the climate change danger is real as you do. Nice poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 5/3/2018 9:44:00 PM

It was 80 degrees here today so I cooled off indoors and too hot for the poor dog who preferred his belly to all fours. I give him ice cubes when he overheats. / M

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/3/2018 8:06:00 PM

Good one, Ilene! Janice

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/3/2018 7:54:00 PM

Sure no climate change at all. We have 77 degrees one day, and frost the next night. I had to dig up all my plants and bring them into the house. Well said, and I'm with you. Those who say there is no climate change must live inside houses that they drive into with cars. Your rhymes were impeccable, Ilene.