Heat Wave

Heat from the pavement Rises in shimmering waves Torrid summer day Looking for relief Fire hydrants gush cooling spray City children play

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Date: 8/12/2009 11:23:00 AM

Just getting over a heat wave here. Finally got some rain and the temp is down. Excellent writing Barbara. Love, Carol

Date: 8/3/2009 12:22:00 AM

Hopefully a little may drift this way before August is out BG.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Date: 8/2/2009 8:32:00 PM

I can feel this sequence-haiku! nice! BG!!! and thanks for all your comments! jimbo

Date: 8/2/2009 5:01:00 PM

Amen! Bring on the rain! I can relate to this one. Enjoyed the lighthearted perspective. Karen

Date: 8/2/2009 2:25:00 PM

Going by the heat of the first Stanza, they will need the water from the second, blistering Haiku Barbara>>James

Date: 8/2/2009 2:25:00 PM

Love the double Haiku. I live rural so I only see this on tv but I feel the heat. Sara