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Slightly Scorched, Still Coping
Glistening with sweat
by extreme heat exhausted
I approach the window
between hell and paradise.
Angel of mercy
peers through the triple panes.
I pick up the phone handset…
she says "no need,
I hear your request"
Asking for my full name,
my date of birth,
petition validated
Angelic voice names the price.
Out from below the window
a heavenly portal opens.
Blessed cold air
caresses Sun-baked face and arms.
My debit card placed
in the silver drawer
pays my indulgence
With cherubic smile
and prayer of well wishes
My order is delivered.
The magic drawer slides out
bearing the medicine
that helps me endure
my infernal state.
by extreme heat exhausted
I approach the window
between hell and paradise.
Angel of mercy
peers through the triple panes.
I pick up the phone handset…
she says "no need,
I hear your request"
Asking for my full name,
my date of birth,
petition validated
Angelic voice names the price.
Out from below the window
a heavenly portal opens.
Blessed cold air
caresses Sun-baked face and arms.
My debit card placed
in the silver drawer
pays my indulgence
With cherubic smile
and prayer of well wishes
My order is delivered.
The magic drawer slides out
bearing the medicine
that helps me endure
my infernal state.
Published 25th Jun 2023
Author's Note
If you haven't read, South East Texas is blazing hot in the Summer. At the time of this writing, 7:12 PM/19:12 GMT, it is 95f feels like 106f (35c/41c). I write about my trip to the local grocery store pharmacy, with an outside accessible dispensary window.
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25th Jun 2023 1:47am
I was wondering how you're doing down there in the inferno... glad to hear you're finding those small mercies of cold air! Stay hydrated, friend!
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25th Jun 2023 2:40am
Hello, K❣
Yeah, we're doing okay. The other day a freakishly powerful thunderstorm came through that knocked down many trees in our vicinity, including an absolutely humungous limb came off our mighty oak and miraculously, narrowly missed smashing our cars...we attribute the reprieve to a silent prayer said by our eldest son. The downside was the power was out for hours and even though night, it was still sweltering...I broke out my Spanish fan💃😁
Yeah, we're doing okay. The other day a freakishly powerful thunderstorm came through that knocked down many trees in our vicinity, including an absolutely humungous limb came off our mighty oak and miraculously, narrowly missed smashing our cars...we attribute the reprieve to a silent prayer said by our eldest son. The downside was the power was out for hours and even though night, it was still sweltering...I broke out my Spanish fan💃😁
So i think this is very seductive and playful.
I always like the way you bend your words Bob. This is about weed right? And the cool feel of ac as it seeps through the drive through window on a sweltering afternoon .
Love it !
Jackie xoxox ❤️❤️
I always like the way you bend your words Bob. This is about weed right? And the cool feel of ac as it seeps through the drive through window on a sweltering afternoon .
Love it !
Jackie xoxox ❤️❤️
25th Jun 2023 4:10am
Ha ha❣ I love your interpretation better than the reality. I was picking up my Prozac perscription from outdoor pharmacy window😁
25th Jun 2023 4:55pm
26th Jun 2023 6:03am
"Indulgence" was referring to the ancient practice of paying the church for favor in heaven.
25th Jun 2023 7:18am
I feel the heat 🔥 and your pain dear BB.
I completely understand where you're coming from, in this well crafted and wholly poignant piece.
i applaud the personal share and your very creative writing tactics....
Well done!!
🐻💞🐰
I completely understand where you're coming from, in this well crafted and wholly poignant piece.
i applaud the personal share and your very creative writing tactics....
Well done!!
🐻💞🐰
25th Jun 2023 4:56pm
6th Jul 2023 11:00pm
Dear, Lady Blue❣
I knew if anyone could empathize with this piece it would be you. Thank you so much for the commiseration. Stay cool my lovely🐻💞🐰
I knew if anyone could empathize with this piece it would be you. Thank you so much for the commiseration. Stay cool my lovely🐻💞🐰
6th Jul 2023 11:04pm
Dear, Jackie
I tried but I don't get this blueberry reference...I know I'm gonna say DOH!
I tried but I don't get this blueberry reference...I know I'm gonna say DOH!
26th Jun 2023 00:46am
6th Jul 2023 11:10pm
Thank you so much, Jenny! It's a nice rainy day...what blessed relief. It must have been conjured by your magical pen🙏
6th Jul 2023 11:13pm
You make me smile, Goddess, as I spend much time trying to negate that fact in real life. An old friends words keep coming to mind, one I much contended with. The power is in the tongue.
26th Jun 2023 8:00pm
Dear GW,
Mother nature is crazy wild with her weather swings. I can barely draw breath after reading this and I’m sure I don’t need to mention you should keep hydrated and indoors until this subsides. You’ve written an amazing accounting of how awful the heat is through your poetic talent. I’d have just said “it’s so ungodly hot down here” and signed it with a sweat stain. Here’s to cooler days very soon and cheers to an excellent piece of history captured in such a lovely form. H 🌷
Mother nature is crazy wild with her weather swings. I can barely draw breath after reading this and I’m sure I don’t need to mention you should keep hydrated and indoors until this subsides. You’ve written an amazing accounting of how awful the heat is through your poetic talent. I’d have just said “it’s so ungodly hot down here” and signed it with a sweat stain. Here’s to cooler days very soon and cheers to an excellent piece of history captured in such a lovely form. H 🌷
6th Jul 2023 11:18pm
Dearest, Honoria❣
Your words reached Mother Natures ears🥰 It's a beautiful, tepid rainy day today. I say tepid because it's rarely a cool rain. You've experienced my pain when you say that this took your breathe away. That's precisely what happens when I open The door to my oven-ready car...and now I supposed to grab the steering wheel?
I so thrilled that you like this piece, thank you❣
Your words reached Mother Natures ears🥰 It's a beautiful, tepid rainy day today. I say tepid because it's rarely a cool rain. You've experienced my pain when you say that this took your breathe away. That's precisely what happens when I open The door to my oven-ready car...and now I supposed to grab the steering wheel?
I so thrilled that you like this piece, thank you❣
6th Jul 2023 9:00pm
A fab poem describing the ordinary in an extraordinary way woah! Kudos!
Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too.
Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too.
6th Jul 2023 11:21pm
I am so happy to read your spectacular comment, Zaynab! I am am chuffed that you enjoy the piece. I will indeed read your latest.
