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“I believe someone made a grievous mistake when summer was created; no novitiate or god in their right mind would make a season akin to hell on purpose. Someone should be fired.”
― Michelle Franklin

“When even shadows need shadows to cool off, you must know that the weather is incredibly hot!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“I guess I'm supposed to sit here in this oven like it's 1950, hoping I don't go to hell for stealing a church fan.”
― K. Martin Beckner, Chips of Red Paint

“Texas…was evidently the only place in the known universe, including Louisiana, that actually got hotter after the sun went down.”
― Kathleen Kent, The Dime

“Sirius Sojourn by Stewart Stafford

Cottage in an aromatic meadow,
Summer's languid haze hanging,
The old windmill's sundial stilled,
Chirping birds and insect drones.

Flowing brooks at a funereal pace,
A bloated lull duels exiguous energy,
Thick air's blanketing somnolence,
Liquid refreshment soothes inertia.

Salmon sundown slithers to a siesta,
In a clear purple sky nodding assent,
The intense day imperceptibly eased,
As the night's humid embrace begins.

© Stewart Stafford, 2022. All rights reserved.”
― Stewart Stafford

“The Pressure Cooker by Stewart Stafford

We arrive at the sweltering park,
And disturb a larcenous squirrel,
Trash can raider with easy spoils,
He scampers away down the back.

Solo lady in the gazebo watches,
An outdoor Mrs. Bates silhouette,
As a tuft of angel hair rolls along,
I give the thirsty baby hydration.

Transfixed by a burst helium balloon,
Rocking itself to the unheard beats,
Arid breeze, now ceiling conductor,
Our squirrel pal returns to spy on us.

© Stewart Stafford, 2022. All rights reserved.”
― Stewart Stafford

“The Portuguese inventions, most of which stemmed from the difficulty of getting from A to B, deserved books and awards. They created fancy decorative elevators, lifts, and charming, single-station tram lines suitable for hot weather and older generations. Perhaps it is thanks to the energy saved on unnecessary walks that the Portuguese ensured their longevity.”
― Mordawska Beata

“It was 42 degrees outside. It was hell on earth. Naturally, once we got inside the cafe, I immediately ordered a cold beer. The waitress had the kind of facial expression that said, “Kill me, please.â€� Which I liked for I could relate with it. What I didn’t like were waitresses that gave you that big old American bullshit smile, that fake smile. Fuck that; being a waitress sucks ass. Especially in the middle of nowhere for low pay. So why the fuck were they supposed to treat you like royalty?”
― Keijo Kangur, Heaven and Hell: South Africa