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Summer Heat

The hot days of summer came on very quickly heat became oppressive drying the soil at a rapid rate fields started to show drought garden leaves hung from the sun's heat animals looked for shade water became more sparse grass turning brown cracks appeared on the ground relentless the sun beat only to have respite after the sun went down.

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Eve Roper

Date: 8/4/2022 3:32:00 PM

so very true... I look for that shade when I go out. Blessing's friend

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 8/16/2022 12:04:00 PM

Thanks for your comment Eve. Yes a very hot summer this year but nice to have as winter is not to far away. love phyl

Deb M

Date: 7/25/2022 12:05:00 AM

I need a drink of water after reading your well written poem Phyllis!! Not a fan of the heat especially when it’s ongoing! Enjoyed! Debx

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 8/4/2022 2:53:00 PM

Thanks for your comment.Another hot day for us but enjoying before winter comes again. love phyl

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/19/2022 4:50:00 PM

News stories of fires in England. Canada is next this is just a reminder.

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/20/2022 2:28:00 PM

We get a lot of fires every year and some years it gets crazy but think we are more wet this year than dry. Thanks John.. love phyl

Michael Tor

Date: 7/19/2022 1:55:00 AM

Hi Phyllis, your Poetry rings true here in NY we had a heat wave, exactly how you described. Thank you for sharing and God bless you...

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/20/2022 2:27:00 PM

Thanks Michael for your comment. Summer always brings those hot hot days where we have to run and hide in the shade. love phyl

Jack Horne

Date: 7/18/2022 12:16:00 PM

sounds like we've got similar weather, Phyll. I hope you're managing to keep cool & also feeling much better now x

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/20/2022 2:24:00 PM

I hear you are hot out your way. We had a few really hot days but we do get them in summer. Sometimes a few days or could be a few weeks but not to unusual for us. I am better thanks. love phyl

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/17/2022 7:33:00 AM

Climate change will bring about things and happenings we have never exp. In our lives - it feels like our planet will never be the same again. Our winter has been the mildest we have ever had. Things will come right but truly we must do our bit . A poem which brings to mind a sign of the times

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/20/2022 2:21:00 PM

I feel that the earth goes in cycles and not much to do with the climate change . Friends who farm have kept records over last 50 years and we have good and bad cycles Thanks for your comment. love phyl

Paul Callus

Date: 7/15/2022 1:38:00 PM

That is exactly how heat is leaving its toll here in Malta, Phyllis! It's no joke having temperatures in the 90s, and it becomes unbearable, even at night. Luckily no mosquitoes have made an appearance...yet! ~ Warm regards xx paul

Phyllis Babcock
Date: 7/20/2022 2:16:00 PM

Thanks for your comment Paul. The heat has been hot but we tend to get it for a few days and then it cools off. We have had longer hotter periods before. Pesky mosquitoes are around. love phyl