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Playgrounds In Mid-July

The playgrounds are empty mid-July
Sun makes the equipment scorching hot
Enough to make naked legs literally fry
No children today with a piercing cry,
Moms say when dusk comes they'll try
Again, in the park, to appease their tot
The playgrounds are empty mid-July
Sun makes the equipment scorching hot!

Written July 22, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/22/2022 9:22:00 PM We forget that horrible burning sensation of our youth when our shorts-clad-legs hit that 102 degree slide! Thanks for the reminder. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/23/2022 9:23:00 AM Yep, and some kids aren't accompanied by their parents, which is an extremely dangerous thing these days.

Michael Tor Date: 7/22/2022 4:52:00 PM Those poor kids, I'm sure some are out there when it gets hot like that Milton. I hope parents can protect and supervise when it gets hot like that... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/22/2022 5:02:00 PM I noticed them all but vacant today in 93 degree temps. I was lucky enough to find some shade and write a few poems before the heat drove me to return home. I wanted to visit the Ohio River but there was no shade! Thanks, Michael.