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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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Wilting like a flower without water as river-lets of sweat trickle south Triple digits dry my mouth the sun sears a squint on sweat stung eyes Beautiful blue sky belies baking below Shade tree's quiet leaves hang in the dead calm Even the animals are still waiting for the sun to melt it's blazing into sunset LGR(C)7/20/11 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Quite a poetical tribute (or dirge) to the amazing weather which has taken over a large chunk of the USA, though so far not down here in the Louisiana swamp. You have a feel and a knack for getting to the core of whatever you are writing about. This one is no exception. P.S: You can;t "learn" knack. You either have it or you don't. You have it. ~ Eggs and bacon, honeymoon style / What's honeymoon style? / Straight up and hard. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Why thank you very much Jerry. It says 113 on our thermometer but it is usually high so it is probably only 109. Arg! Lori |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Arg. Don't know how you do it! And write poetry too! Dang, I am impressed ... and not envious of the sun at all. Keep drinking water. A |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I don't do it, I go outside mornings and evenings in the afternoon I hide behinde the AC. xo Lori |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Yep, it's a sizzler out there, and you can probably cook the bacon on it!  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You capture a moment brilliantly, and get the whole slide show going in so few words. Very nice and so very hot.  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
For you, sweet (and sizzling) Lori,  xooxo A |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
WOW! MAGNNNNNNNNIFICENT poem, Lori! And kudos to you for creating (such) positivity out of negativity! Owl |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
Perfect refelction of the record breaking killer heat waves that have been moving through I feel you!!! ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Salina, KS (where I work) broke the record in the nation with 113 a week or so ago. Thank you all so much for your response to this poem. We did get a break and some rain! we could use more... Thanks again people, you're the coolest!  Lori |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Excellent summer poem! Applause. "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Prasad! How sweet of you to say. Lori |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I know it's not any consolation... but you're not alone. *S* And pouring a cold glass of tea doesn't help... I can't decide whether to drink it or pour it over me! LOL Hang in there... I loved your melt! *S* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Gotta agree with Suthern: "Hang in there" Cool fall weather is on the way! JL  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Southern and JL I'm hangin' in alright...hangin' in front of the AC! Just hope we have a fall and it doesn't go right from hot to cold...Farmers are talking lots of snow this year. Lori |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lori...we've been blessed with cooler than normal temps this summer. Yesterday it was only 95. Your imagery captured the heat...very cool. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Last I checked "heat" was a four letter word... and rightfully so. Your poem depicts shear misery in a beautiful fashion. Very well done. Michael |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Mush murmurs, Lori! Mush murmurs! mush MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMwhah! Huge hugs. Dadygoose |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Nicely written, your poem even makes my mouth dry. ebonygirl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Marti and Michael thanks for the compliments, means alot coming from the two of you! ___________________________________________ Awwww cut it out DaddyGoose that tickles you're givin' me goose bumps! __________________________________________ Thanks MS.E, I apreciate hearing from you. Lori |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Hugs and tickles Lori goodnight, And sends so many gentle blessings. ļ xoxo Jaime |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jamie, YOU are the blessing. |
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