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The July Heat Is Omnipresent
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The July Heat Is Omnipresent |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Four times, each day I change my tee shirt. Two hours from fresh I am drenched; On coming off It's thrown in the truck, (A wet-lump of cotton) Having been peppered By a habanero sun, And sweat salted. Changing, brings to sound the ah! That signs refreshment, But... The July heat is omnipresent Sustains a close-heaviness, An oppressive weight On those that work outside, Who whisper, "thanks" When bells toll noon, and speak, "It's twelve, go sit within the line, That separates the sun from shade".. People downtown, stare out windows Day dreaming of lotions, and sandy beaches- Talking from cubicles about week-end fun. Under fake suns, conditioned breezes Blow against stained windows, Mint julep-tinted, cool atmospheres Of a false reality...the church goers wear Dry clothes... protected inside From the hells of summer. Across the street... Roofers climb down valleys Descend from peaks, leaving Sneaker tracks in shingle-gravel... They'll wait to realight When the surfaces cool, And fire in the sky furnace Drops a few degrees, Below the boiling point of tar. After lunch...I toil at tasks Of my trade, spreading mulch That's hot as blacktop.. After that, to hydrate flowers My walking across, Leaves tracks in the lawn; Dry grass in desert sand- Bent down ..flat... blades Playing dead, brittle-weak, Are springs unable to recoil... Two o'clock..dripping sweat. I change my shirt again... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
By a habanero sun, And sweat salted. ~*~ Now, that's hot! Excellent... now bring forth your name, and we'll make tea...  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford I have been trying to write of the weather today...it has been so hot and humid here...and now there are thunderheads over the mountains and a flash flood warning. I can hardly wait!! I'm glad you wrote the poem for me. My muse seems to be on vacation. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Ain't this awful? sighing...and not to one up ya, Ford, but try this and menopause too.   hmmm...it may be time for my July repost...  thanks ford! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
LOL@Serenity! This summer has been a scorcher indeed Ford. And an oppressive heat at that. Tomorrow...same as today..only hotter. Guess I'm getting old(er).. never thought I'd see the day I would complain about the heat. But I am now! Thanks for saying it for me! Try and stay cool.  Hugs~Nancy Something tugs at me, I've no doubt of that. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
o but the summer nights after the sun settles down pass the heat, ice *cheers* |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
sounds like the weather over here. Sheesh Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Enjoyed the read. Must agree with you about the heat.I been watering and watering in the wee early mornings,late in the evening. It rain here tonight for a little bit,hopefully it move off your direction to cool down for you. Just be careful out in that heat my friend. :-) <^^> Today the pond....Tomorrow the world |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I've felt that spicy sun...HOT... What a great way to describe it! And wet T shirts aren't always fun either.  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Hot here too...90 degrees...nice if you can play on the beach or sit under a nice shade tree...but hot too work in...James |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
This is so right-on! "Having been peppered By a habanero sun, And sweat salted." I have to say I've been there, having grown up in AZ, (though never allowed the luxury of throwing off my tee)--- Beautifully done, ice. Smiles, Constance |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
good to read this again! especially as the chill dampness SCREAMS my muscles and joints and that habanero sun sounds mighty comforting this morning |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
good to read ya again. always enjoy  My spirit will rise |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Are you sure you're not landscapping down here in Houston, Ford...lol! No laughing matter, really. The truth is that most of the people in this nation are so wrapped up in the a/c'd living styles, they cannot comprehend what the heat really is. And...it is getting very hot. Much enjoyed.  ...jo |
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