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More Than Moonshine

THE HARBINGER  

So still, so quiet in the blazing sun. 

Air hangs like a dream 

Wilted impatiens curl in the heat 

A butterfly floats by 

But high up in the poplar tree 

A single leaf waves frantically  

See me, see me!  Rain is coming! 

 

DOG DAYS  

Definition:  

A period in August so hot and humid that dogs go crazy barking and howling  

 

What causes a dog to go mad in August days? 

Poor dog – sad dog – chained to his spot in the yard 

Oppressive heat and humidity 

Noisy mosquitos nesting near the ears 

The grumbling bee- the sassy cat meandering by- 

No fear of retribution 

The ball lies un-fetched 

No breeze or shade for solace. 

The far distant water dish-  

The long hours until supper 

No human comfort in sight 

So poor dog sighs noisily  

Then slumps his head on his paws 

SEXY TOMATO 

Tomato with skin as tight as a fat lady’s leotard  

Then splitting and spewing juices 

Ripe and full as a lover’s lips 

Red, yellow, purple, green, or pink colored flesh exposed 

Could be fried, stewed, baked, boiled  

But better warm and naked spread on a sandwich 

With dollops of mayonnaise  

Such a delight to the senses! 

Ripe, full, exorbitant 

Rich, luscious, primeval! 

Slightly indecent is this tomato.