READING, HEATWAVES AND HURRICANES
What to do when it's too hot to do anything
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READING, HEATWAVES AND HURRICANES
I’ll admit he’s not much of a reader.
He’d much rather work in the yard.
But this time of year, with the sun blazing down,
Working outside is too hard.
*
He’s not into reading much fiction.
He feels stories like this are a waste.
True crime, political, or war stories
Are more to his limited taste.
*
Lo and behold! The TV is off.
It’s not even catching a look.
Wait, what’s this I see? What’s in his hand?
Wow! He’s reading a book!
*
I see from the cover, it’s different.
It’s one from a mutual friend.
Oh, my word! It’s a fictional book.
Will he read it all the way to the end?
*
I know he wants to go fishing,
But it’s really just too hot for that.
There’s no way to escape the heat of the sun –
Even if wearing a hat!
*
We now stay inside where it’s cooler.
Or at least until this weather breaks.
The heat is enough to melt concrete!
We’ll do whatever it takes.
*
I’ll write or edit my photos.
He might take a nap or two.
He’ll put on the TV, then might pick up his book.
Hey! He’s still reading! Who knew, yeah, who knew.
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The only good thing I might surmise
Until hopefully this heatwave wanes,
Is that it seems to make the Atlantic way too hot
Even for hurricanes!
Let’s at least hope so.
About the Creator
Margaret Brennan
I am a 77-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.
My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.
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