sultry sun, cicadas sound
muggy heat hangs heavy, low
crystal lens of coolness round
fools the eyes with icy glow
For the Record,
This day came in horrendously hot and humid. Local schools have just reopened for the new school year. Today, many are releasing students early today due to overheated and dangerous conditions in buildings without air conditioning. Our house is cool enough now, but our window ACs and one ductless unit will be no match by afternoon. I'm miserable.
I retired from public school teaching after happily spending twenty eight years playing in Kindergarten. Now I fill my days watching cat antics, taking endless...
