the sun
bares her teeth
glaring down
upon the concrete
edification sprawling
across north texas
i am an ant
beneath
a magnifying glass
smoke wafts
where that evil gaze
penetrates every
inch of this
godforsaken land
she stands
smiling
hand raised
and as i blink
she fades away
lines of heat
distortion
a beautiful mirage
in my barren soul
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I was in Houston, Texas in late June. I had to walk with my little boy from the bus stop three miles to the hotel down a long highway. Air conditioning never felt so good. No friendly mirage on the way, alas.
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(Many years ago)* And! Meant to add I really like the imagery “the sun bares her teeth”
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you get it. it’s merciless. even in the shade.
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