Heat Wave (a found poem)
Aug 4, 2022
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Hot,
Hotter,
Scorching.
Temperatures spike,
Engulfing the country,
Expect a heat wave.
Excessive,
Extreme,
Little relief in sight.
Summer has not been able to escape.
Source: “ Another Major Heat Wave Sweeps the U.S.,” The New York Times, August 2, 2022.
Originally published at https://www.simner.com on August 4, 2022.
