High
When the temperature is high
the sun is high
the day is hot
my mind runs hot
my body seeks cool
it wants the cool
of the ocean breeze
the ocean, clean
clean ocean water
clean ocean waves
that speak to me
the ocean, please
invite me in
it speaks to me
my hard work done
before it's even begun
on hot days
that build and build
as the temperature rises
over the hours of the day
that's how it works
most summer days
the temperature gauge
starts at a moderate place
but before too long
in the scorching sun
the heat bears down
and makes us forget
all the many things
that really don't need to be done
and it begs us to leave
the stress behind
and head to a shady spot
on the beach if you don't mind
on the sand if you can find
a spot for you
in amongst the crew
of all the other
many people
who are also feeling
the heat like you.
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