Tuesday 18 July 2006

A Sizzling Summer

SIZZLING SUMMER

Not a leaf moves.

The fiery-orange sun ruthlessly emits intense, scorching heat.

Birds, beaks open, thirst in the stifling air.

Heat, seen in waves,

dizzying all those who dare to brave the burning outdoors.

Pets, at the mercy of their owners, dream of lazing indoors.

Everything is still ...

on this sizzling summer's day.
 

By Joan Adams-Burchell. 

Stay Safe in the Summer Sun

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Every word true leigh,though guess I havn't braved it this week with my skin conplaint LOL.I wait for summer, then when we get realy hot ones like this, I hope for it to cool down.Is one ever satisfied with our weather haaaaa!!
Regads Astoriasand.

Anonymous said...

It is HOT HOT HOT. Over 100 here this week...heat index is over 115. Hard for me to take the extreme heat or bitter cold!
Hugs to you dear.
Sug

Anonymous said...

Just love that poem Leigh ~ describes the weather we are having at the moment perfectly ~ "Stay safe in the Summer" thanks for those  tips ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

Got here at last Leigh ,lol ,well done ,great entry ,hope I was able to help .......Jan xx