Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

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It's So Darn Hot

A shimmering haze distorts the sky,
sending temperatures soaring high.
And the streets are ripe with smelly folk,
while thick layers of smog smother and choke.

Feeling hotter than ever before,
dribbles of sweat escape every pore.
And people look exhausted on side-walks,
much like zombies, no one laughs or talks.

Sweat soaks right through your clothes in seconds
while every open hydrant beckons.
And eyes squinting in glaring sunlight,
you curse the day, and await the night.

Dogs are panting, their tongues hanging out,
lying down, not scurrying about.
And tar on the road melts to your shoes,
giving you a bad case of the blues.

Kids get cranky as the day winds down,
the soil's parched, and the green grass, dried brown.
And feeling fatigued, with nerves stretched taut,
no one can sleep; cause it's so darn hot!


(Rhyme)


8/25/2017

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Line Gauthier May 23, 2018 at 9:28 AM Great visual, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong August 27, 2017 at 1:18 AM Boy, you described where I spent my former years until 13. I lived in the raisin capitol of the world...Fresno, California We had no A/C and summers were hell. 120 degrees in the shade. Excellent Emile! : ) Emile Pinet August 27, 2017 at 12:59 PM Thanks so much Connie, as always I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Michael Tor August 26, 2017 at 7:27 PM Thank God for air conditioning after reading this one. Great to read your work again, Emile... Emile Pinet August 27, 2017 at 12:58 PM Thanks Michael, I appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

Arthur Vaso August 26, 2017 at 12:10 PM I can remember days like that, nice poem! Emile Pinet August 26, 2017 at 1:19 PM Thanks Arthur, your comments and support are much appreciated my friend, Emile.

Vijay Pandit August 25, 2017 at 9:20 AM You gave life to the picture--good luck for the contest, Emile! Emile Pinet August 25, 2017 at 9:53 AM Thanks so much Vijay, your continued support is most welcomed my friend, Emile.

Heidi Sands August 25, 2017 at 9:19 AM Wow , now that is HOT, Emile! I can feel it in your writing! Emile Pinet August 25, 2017 at 9:52 AM Thanks so much Heidi, your continuous support is most welcomed my friend, Emile.