On a hot summer night

Sweltering heat, no reprieve

Moon’s pale glow, my window’s sieve

Night’s oppressive weight, I lie

Awake, as sweat drips down my thigh

No breeze stirs, no cloud drifts by

The stars above, a distant sigh

I toss and turn, my sheets a mess

Heat and frustration, a perfect blend

Summer’s grasp, I’m caught in its sway

A restless night, without a say

The darkness whispers, "Rest awhile"

But sleep’s elusive, my heart’s wild

12 responses to “On a hot summer night”

  1. Sadje Avatar

    Sleep well my friend

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      I didn’t last night, oh well, hopefully tonight will be better! X

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        Hopefully 🤞🏼

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      2. Carol anne Avatar

        My fingers and toes are crossed 💖💖

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      3. Sadje Avatar

        🩷🩷🩷

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      4. Carol anne Avatar

        💜💜😄😄

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  2. Ana Daksina Avatar

    Nice, accurate meter here 👌

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks, ana! Xo

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  3. cognacproject Avatar

    I can’t sleep when it’s hot, either! It’s the worst

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Yes, it truly is torture trying to sleep when it is hot!

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  4. Tanvir Kaur Avatar

    ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      ❤ thanks! ❤

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