Relentless Heat

When the air feels thick and humid, clouds coalesce in shades of gray. 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, while suppressing all thoughts to rush. You lounge around miserable, with your face frozen in a frown. And laziness soon settles in, as perspiration dribbles down. Suffocating and exhausting, the air feels tactile and sticky. And the sweltering atmosphere makes even breathing seem tricky. Even hours after the Sun sets, the relentless heat won't give in. And you feel uncomfortable, for there's no way to cool your skin.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 5/26/2018 8:15:00 PM
Well penned, Emile.
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Date: 5/27/2018 7:45:00 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 8/7/2015 1:48:00 AM
G'day Emile... another fine poem Emile. Your heat and humidity theme puts us in amongst it - Lindsay
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/7/2015 8:04:00 AM
Thanks Lindsay, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Date: 8/6/2015 10:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win a 7 , Emile Hugs Eve
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/7/2015 8:04:00 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Date: 8/6/2015 5:56:00 AM
Love your take on the hot theme Emile - congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/6/2015 8:24:00 AM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.
Date: 8/6/2015 1:03:00 AM
Emile,, Congrats on your Hot, hot win. Love SKAT
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/6/2015 8:25:00 AM
Thanks SKAT, I appreciate both your comments and support. Emile.
Date: 8/5/2015 11:38:00 PM
Wonderful write Emile worth a win, big congrats!
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Date: 8/6/2015 8:26:00 AM
Thanks Upma, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Date: 8/5/2015 10:10:00 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.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/6/2015 8:30:00 AM
Thanks John, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest with such talented poets, Emile.
Date: 7/24/2015 3:49:00 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 :)
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/24/2015 9:09:00 AM
Thanks Anne Lise, I appreciate your comments and support. Emile.
Date: 7/24/2015 3:18:00 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
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/24/2015 9:08:00 AM
Thanks Olive, I appreciate your friendly comments. Emile.
Date: 7/23/2015 8:23:00 PM
I too like the heat and here in the Okanagan Valley we have no shortage of heat.
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Date: 7/23/2015 8:22:00 PM
This is indeed hot.
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Date: 7/23/2015 7:44:00 PM
It's the same here all you can do is live in the shower? Light & Love
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/24/2015 9:06:00 AM
Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your comments. Emile.
Date: 7/23/2015 4:12:00 PM
A great entry for the contest Emile. Sounds like our weather here. I am not a fan of summer!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 7/23/2015 6:17:00 PM
Thanks Connie, I prefer the heat myself, it can get mighty cold up here in Canada. Emile.
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