Hiding In Summer Nights
My air conditioner goans
In the noon day summer’s heat
While unseen… except to me
I watch winter running about
Seeking shelter
In the far shady left corner
Of my meagerly furnished living room
Occasionally
During the cooler nights
When the north wind blows
It has popped its head out
With fingers crossed
While dark eyes stare
At the bright moon and stars
And cloudless skies
Fearless
Except for the light of dawn
Or a power failure
Or air conditioner malfunction
Hopeful
That summer won’t last
And the cold winter wind
Will blow
Into that far left corner
Confident
That someday soon
It will once again be
Winter
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