In and Out

If you want to help defeat
Summer's brutal blasts of heat,
Do what experts say you oughter,
Guzzle lots and lots of water.

I imbibe so much each day,
Likely more that what I weigh,
That, while it's preventing thirst,
Part of me's about to burst.

Bladders only hold so much
And when certain muscles clutch,
There must be a quick release
If you want to have some peace.

My advice when heat's unrolled:
Drink as much as you can hold;
But be sure you always know
The nearest place where you can go!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Ludden Avatar
July 18, 2012 at 3:53 PM
YOUR BASIC POEM (HEE HEE) Good advice from a lady, who I am sure is never caught too far away.
Bickerstaffe Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 6:40 PM
Hee hee hee!!! This is priceless! In England we call it being 'caught short.' I love 'oughter...water,' and overall your flow and couplet rhyming are superb. BRAVO my dear! Love, Keith :)
Merryman Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM
This is cute, Ilene. Made me grin! Love, Kim
Ludden Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Stark reality here, but obviously written for entertainment. I was. :-)
Palmer Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 2:48 PM
nice write,but just in case you don't make it, this heat will dry you in minutes,lol,great write Ilene
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