Sweltering Hot

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The temperature soars; it's so sweltering hot relief is sorely sought; for sweat doesn't drip; it pours, under a sun-baked sky, in the heat Summer wrought. The beach is bittersweet, where water versus sand; and the sun burns the tanned wading in their bare feet; trying to beat the heat, for swimming has been banned. August in the city is bereft of pity.

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Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 9/3/2021 8:57:00 AM

damn swimming is banned- got me hot reading this- a swim would had been good! Congratulations on your win :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/3/2021 9:18:00 AM

Thanks, Paris, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Constance La France

Date: 9/2/2021 4:04:00 PM

Emile, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/3/2021 9:19:00 AM

Thanks, Constance, I appreciate both the placement and your comments, my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/26/2021 10:35:00 PM

I am able to feel it. Great write. Congratulations!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/27/2021 6:32:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/10/2021 9:00:00 AM

Wow, so appropriate this summer especially. I'm getting ready to head out to Mt. Rushmore, and hoping the weather will not be too hot for us to really enjoy it. Perfect format for your poem, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/10/2021 9:48:00 AM

Thanks so much, Milt, stay cool and enjoy your trip my friend, Emile.