P H E W

As the heat subsided
A cool grayness crept in
Exhausted shadows slept
Limp leaves exhaled hope
Open windows inhaled it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Waiting to inhale... I take comfort in your words. OK., small comfort then... ~ gw
Bauer Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
nicely said, john! it hasn't subsided enough for me, but it's a start...
Goldsmith Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I enjoyed reading your "P H E W" write. Way tooooooo hot here. I would love some cool weather. Please send over. Hahaha!!! Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............
Richards Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
We are in the grips of a freezing weather front down at the foot of Africa. I'll swap you anyday.
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