July 2023

it's hot and humid

there are smells leftover from the dogs who died years ago

the towels are damp, and it's hard to pull on a pair of jeans

but we say it was a long winter and carry-on, and marvel

at trees laden with fat, bright leaves, the rain only knocking

the blossoms and the bees as they waddle in the sweetness

it's hot and humid

and I do not like it

xo