heat waves off the pavement rise
weather dome overhead
outside workers stay beware
your time comes and goes too soon,
babies stay inside this week
too weak to leave outside
mothers prepare iced cold drinks
that keep their youngsters alive,
medicines from the cabinets
don't ward off the oppressing heat
cool rooms and ceiling fans
are now all on automatic...
temperatures soar into the hundreds
beach goers remain inside water,
umbrellas without a gentle breeze
are no match for mother nature...
old folks sitting on the porch
remarking of the olden days have
no idea of the danger created
by their unofficial protesting,
remaining because they're covered,
shades pulled down in back
curtain closed together in front
whirlies on sides of both walls
grandma in the middle...
summer bends its will early and we
learn how to take shelter...
no one casts doubt over the warning.
June 23, 2025
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