Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Oppressive Heat

When the air feels thick and humid,
clouds coalesce in shades of grey.
And a dullness blunts the Sun's edge,
unable to cut through the fray.

A gloomy mood paints your day blue
with a blah, melancholy brush.
And you start to squirm and fidget,
suppressing any urge to rush.

You lounge around, miserable:
with your face frozen in a frown.
And a laziness settles in,
as perspiration dribbles down.

Suffocating and exhausting,
the air feels heavy and tactile.
And the sweltering atmosphere
leaves you depressed and immobile.

Even long after the Sun sets,
an oppressive heat: won't give in.
And you feel uncomfortable:
for there's no way to cool your skin.

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 8:15 PM Well penned, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Lindsay Laurie August 7, 2015 at 1:48 AM G'day Emile... another fine poem Emile. Your heat and humidity theme puts us in amongst it - Lindsay Emile Pinet August 7, 2015 at 8:04 AM Thanks Lindsay, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Eve Roper August 6, 2015 at 10:55 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win a 7 , Emile Hugs Eve Emile Pinet August 7, 2015 at 8:04 AM Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Jan Allison August 6, 2015 at 5:56 AM Love your take on the hot theme Emile - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Emile Pinet August 6, 2015 at 8:24 AM Thanks Jan, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.

Skat A August 6, 2015 at 1:03 AM Emile,, Congrats on your Hot, hot win. Love SKAT Emile Pinet August 6, 2015 at 8:25 AM Thanks SKAT, I appreciate both your comments and support. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 5, 2015 at 11:38 PM Wonderful write Emile worth a win, big congrats! Emile Pinet August 6, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thanks Upma, I appreciate your support. Emile.

John Lawless August 5, 2015 at 10:10 PM ...It ain't the heat---it's the humidity. Emile, this poem captured the torture of a steaming hot humid day when you feel as if you need to grow gills in order to breath. Thanks for entering the contest. Emile Pinet August 6, 2015 at 8:30 AM Thanks John, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest with such talented poets, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 24, 2015 at 3:49 AM - No problems with heat here in Norway ..... rain and cold - A great poem, Emile - Good luck in contest ! - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Emile Pinet July 24, 2015 at 9:09 AM Thanks Anne Lise, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser July 24, 2015 at 3:18 AM I've experienced walking three blocks under 50 degrees celcius when our employer failed to contact a new driver for almost a month.. I know how it feels... good glow... good imagery.. =') ~Olive Eloisa Emile Pinet July 24, 2015 at 9:08 AM Thanks Olive, I appreciate your friendly comments. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2015 at 8:23 PM I too like the heat and here in the Okanagan Valley we have no shortage of heat.

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2015 at 8:22 PM This is indeed hot.

Debbie Guzzi July 23, 2015 at 7:44 PM It's the same here all you can do is live in the shower? Light & Love Emile Pinet July 24, 2015 at 9:06 AM Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your comments. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong July 23, 2015 at 4:12 PM A great entry for the contest Emile. Sounds like our weather here. I am not a fan of summer! Emile Pinet July 23, 2015 at 6:17 PM Thanks Connie, I prefer the heat myself, it can get mighty cold up here in Canada. Emile.