Tag Archives: heat

And The Heat Goes On

After relocating to Florida and embracing the perpetual sunshine, the reality of climate change has prompted second thoughts. Enduring relentless heat and the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, the allure of the state begins to fade. With no respite from the heat or traditional seasons, staying in Florida feels increasingly uncertain.

Cicada Serenade

Cicada Serenade sticky, sultry evenings of late summer droplets of sweat mingling in body crevices an open door offering no relief as the air hung heavy from weighted clouds the only sound, that of whirring fans and the serenading of cicadas as they make love before singing themselves to death Copyright © 2023 Christine BoltonContinue reading “Cicada Serenade”

Hotter Than Hades

Hotter Than Hades That summer when I was seven was hotter than Hades The earth dry and cracked like a moon crater I remember Grandma sitting on her porch Snipping the green beans into her apron Wiping the sweat from her eyes with the damp cloth permanently wrapped around her neck We spent most daysContinue reading “Hotter Than Hades”

Summer of ’74

Summer of ’74 It was spitting rainin the heavy morning airBig fat drops Spotting the pavement in polka dotted flair Hotter than a stolen tamaleThat summer of ‘74Sweltering days passingslower than molassesUntil you could take it no more Irritable and sweatyNo energy for muchTempers flared oftenAmong lovers and kinwho could barely touch Finally, the heavens openedand we danced in theContinue reading “Summer of ’74”

Nature’s Gift

The cooling breeze was welcome An antidote to the sweltering day Giving way for an enjoyable walk Along the front of the bay Pelicans sitting on the pilings Watching the fish brought from the boats Patiently waiting for scraps To guzzle down their throats  Rounding the marina Observing the luxury on display  A family posingContinue reading “Nature’s Gift”