Swelter

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Moving through the day In a blister of heat, Sparks seem to spray And bounce off the street. Shadows are twice as black! The windows sparkle gold. The earth seems about to crack-- Frightening to behold! Backed against a wall, Moving along its side, I give a desperate call; There's nowhere to hide, "Help!" I cry. "Who stole the night? I don't wanna die! Someone turn out the light!"

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/13/2020 2:38:00 PM

Sure liked the humor in that last stanza... Not a fan of sweltering anymore. Used to be--- too many years ago. Went from red-hot to ice-cold over time! :) Gershon

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/13/2020 5:24:00 PM

Variety is the spice of life! Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for the nice comment. Evelyn :)

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/13/2020 2:30:00 PM

Never go to Australia! There is no industrial haze to block all that pure sunlight from finding you! Aloha! Rico

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/13/2020 5:30:00 PM

Since we got a lot of snow here since yesterday, Australia is still looking mighty good to me. Thank you for the lovely comment. Aloha, Evelyn

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/12/2020 11:40:00 PM

Beautiful summer poem.. Here winter is crawling around.. There summer making you crawl.. Thanks for sharing Evelyn..

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 2/13/2020 10:59:00 AM

You're very welcome, and thank you so much, Jenish. Glad you found enjoyment in this poem.