heat unending. haze-
filled skies with no clouds
in sight. not a breeze
stirs the air. the heat
goes on, fracturing
the earth into a
maze of cracks thirsting
for a drop of rain.

heat undending. crops
in the field wither
and die, burnt by a
mercilous sun. the
heat goes on, frying
our brains, trying our
patience. we beg for
relief from the heat.

heat unending. stuck
in a summertime
pattern. unchanging.
unmoving. the heat
goes on, the people
and the earth cry out
for moisture. it seems
it'll never rain.

heat unending. the
same day after day
after day. we can
only pray. the heat
goes on. we wonder
what our bills will be
from the water and
power companies.

heat unending. trees
wilt from the heat. the
grass turns brown under
our feet. yet the heat
goes on. people do
what they can to stay
cool, but tempers flare
like a sudden storm.

heat unending. it
is oppressive. it
is hard to breathe. the
heat goes on. we look
for air conditioned
places to cool off
in and enjoy the
brief break from the heat.

heat unending. it's
summertime across
the nation. we want
a cool down. the heat
goes on. what we'd give
for a cold front...we
won't complain about
the weather again!!
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Welcome to Summertime, Baby!! :)