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SLEEPING WITH THE FAN ON ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Texas, where summers are more than hot, Sleeping with a fan turned on is a must-have spot. With a whirl and a breeze, It brings sweet, cool ease, While we snooze in a sweat-soaked, warm cot! We sleep while it spins with a roar, As sweat drips and puddles the floor. With a chuckle, we say, "Goodnight, heat of the day! Tomorrow, we'll battle once more!" So if you should visit the Lone Star State, Know the heat is an oppressive weight Just find a big fan, Join the cool Texan clan, And together we’ll laugh at our fate!

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Riley Ryleigh

Date: 8/12/2025 12:59:00 PM

Loved this! :-D It's a brilliant idea, but wouldn't such a big fan blow all the covers away? I can't wait for winter...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/12/2025 5:20:00 PM

You're probably right...that huge fan would blow the covers away....I'm not much of a winter person, but the Texas heat is awful this year....so fall would be nice, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/11/2025 3:07:00 AM

The east, a sweltering breath, thick with moisture's embrace. The heavy air wraps around me, a cloak of discomfort, making each breath a laborious task. We are met with the sweltering heat, a relentless blaze that leaves one feeling quite spent. A most amusing tale indeed. Joyful

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 3:41:00 PM

thanks for dropping by, Sotto. Sorry to hear that you folks in the east are also dealing with intense heat...you're right, it's a cloak of discomfort making for difficult breathing. Today we actually had clouds in the sky and slight breeze--a sign perhaps that summer's unrelenting heat will soon pass? Thanks for finding my poem amusing. Wishing you a cool evening, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 8/11/2025 2:57:00 AM

i am fan of Texas, i was close to work in Phoenix as a teacher, but "resigned" at last moment , great poetry thanks

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 3:42:00 PM

glad to see you're a Texas fan...that means you're okay in my book :-) I was a teacher for 25 years...a lot changed in classrooms during that time. After one of my students stabbed another classmate right in front of me, I immediately resigned. Enough was enough. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Sar a

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/10/2025 8:48:00 PM

The fan on high can cool, sometimes still hot, but with a little chill, the fan makes me cold…sheets on…sheets off…oh sheet! LOL! Love the pic!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 3:47:00 PM

I know what you mean, Kim. Sheets on, sheets off..humorous comment. Thanks for stopping by, hugs, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/10/2025 7:15:00 PM

Hot in Phoenix also, but far less humid. Humidity is what you uncomfortable. We only get high temperature...which just makes you dead:) Very funny read. Delightful!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 3:46:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Joe. We lived in El Paso for about 20 years, and the temps, etc., were much like Phoenix--hot but no humidity...easier to tolerate...well except for all the dust :-) Glad you found my poem funny and delightful...wishing you a pleasant evening. PS My inlaws live in Phoenix area, Peoria I think...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/10/2025 5:12:00 PM

Great medicine(laughter) this poem has given me today. Like they say they do it big in Texas. Thank you for sharing this one with me. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/11/2025 3:43:00 PM

thanks for dropping by, Sara K. Yes, we do tend to do many things 'big' in Texas. Glad you got a laugh from my poem. Wishing you a cool evening, hugs, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 8/10/2025 4:34:00 PM

HAHAHA this is cool and funny!! LOL

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/10/2025 4:38:00 PM

Thank you! Glad you got a humorous kick out of this poem. I appreciate your visit....have a great week, hugs, Sara

John Fleming

Date: 8/10/2025 3:25:00 PM

I can associate about the fan business...but cannot possibly understand how on earth you tolerate that searing heat. Horrendous! Cracking poem though...gets everything across you are articulating just perfectly! :) john p.s I felt like I was breaking out into a sweat myself ...LOL.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/10/2025 4:33:00 PM

your comments crack me up, John. Sometimes I wonder why we stay in Texas...it's home, though. Thank God for A/C, swimming pools, and cold showers. Thanks for your visit and humorous tone...enjoy your week, Sara