July 6 - Hot Midwest Summers

Hot Midwest Summers

too hot to be out

too hot to be in

unless you've got a tonic and gin

we sit by the fan while the a/c's on high

cruising the net and watching the sky,

for signs the heat wave will soon abate.

well listen to me

as you sweat off your bacon

in a few short weeks we'll be shiverin and shakin

as a stiff north wind brings a cold fall zest

then we'll look back on these days as the best,

when we were warm and snug... lazy and sedate.

and watch out what you wish for

'cause you're sure to get it.

what goes 'round comes 'round

don't you forget it.

we need the extremes

to appreciate the means.

Reiley Bud Rhiemer