Just a picture to help you feel cooler,

Think of snow & ice & winters breath,

Close your eyes and dream of winters scene,

Rather than what’s happening now, a slow melting death…

The heat so hot an egg can on the sidewalk cook,

Sand blowing from lack of moisture,

Eyes itching, can’t see to look…

Sweat dripping, can’t drink enough,

Surely for now the temps are rough,

But think again of snow-topped peaks,

Feel the redness from cold wind-blown cheeks…

© ed ~ 8/29/08