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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Simmering ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Listless, lie I, on sweltering beach sands, On this simmering, hot summer’s day. The air is so heavy, I can scarce take a breath, As my verve and élan slip away. As humidity climbs, moisture clings to my skin, ~ How I long for a breeze off the lake. And some fresh lemonade in a tall glass of ice, To stir this somnolence, awake. The heat is oppressive and wearing me down, Stinging eyes are bleary and dim. My mind is wandering and is drifting away, ~ Think I’ll slip off my clothes for a swim. . |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
It's been a mighty hot summer, for sure, Linda! Here I am in nearly nothing myself as one of our air conditioners is out so I totally can relate to this at the moment. Sending you a tall glass, my sweets.......kbhbly.....lily jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Well, indeed this is perfect for my own experience of this day, though I was not on the beach (too hot)... we had 45° Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) with a high rate of humidity, so as to feel as if the temperature was 122! Let us gather in upper spheres of coolness and have an ice lemon juice! I hope it won't last much longer ... it is nearly unbearable. Your words help to evoke the pleasure of my recent swimming in the North Sea, in Belgium. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh ... While the temperature is hot, your pen my dear Poetess Angelo Terrestre is as refreshing as always, like a caressing waterfall. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"The heat is oppressive and wearing me down, Stinging eyes are bleary and dim. My mind is wandering and is drifting away, ~ Think I’ll slip off my clothes for a swim." O my! Your verve and élan is showing! But I like it!  Heeheee... JL Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
from a lil skunk to a lil potty mouth and now this sensous piece Linda, you are one talented angel! |
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MoonShadow Senior Member
since 2001-08-02
Posts 943Dark side of the Moon. |
Linda, Very vivid imagery One can really feel the heat in more ways than one. MoonShadow . |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
You write it so well. A |
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Beaone12 Junior Member
since 2007-08-15
Posts 24Iowa |
I read your poems, potty mouth and simmering. I must say, your writing shows dexterity of switching mood, being cute, having attitude, and showing imagery really good. Great job done well. Bea-ing the Queen of my hive. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Oh no, lily jo! What a time for your air conditioner to zonk out! We have our central air crank right down so it is as cool as a cucumber in our humble abode. I cannot take the heat. Whenever I leave our domicile, I cannot wait to return to my cool inner sanctum. Giving you a very cool hug ~ with lots of affection! lol Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ My word! I would literally melt away with the kind of high temps that you're getting in your corner of the world! I would love to sip a glass of "ice lemon juice" with you ~ by the shores of the Baltic Sea. Sounds divine to me!  Love to you! Angelo Terrestre  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL ~ I have a little secret to share with you... I'm a skinny dipper! Mind you, I look for a very secluded area. I then shed my clothes and my inhibitions ~ and plunge in! lol EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ 'They' say that variety is the spice of life! lol Love to you! LA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MoonShadow ~ I do believe that you just added some pink to my cherubic cheeks! Hugs to you, MS EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
aziza ~ I'm pleased that I was able to convey that kind of intolerable summer heat. Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bea ~ Thank you for saying so! I even surprise myself when I switch writing gears on a dime! lol Bea Well! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
James ~ Have a "nice" day, Island Man! Linda |
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