Heat Wave (Nonet) By Mary Naylor Revised August 22 2007 Poem by Mary Naylor

Heat Wave (Nonet) By Mary Naylor Revised August 22 2007



Shimmering, blasting, burning furnace
Plants clutch scorched dust and ache for rain
A stray cat flicks its hot tongue
Slick, clasping, film of sweat
Clinging, shining gown
This soul praying
Hollow husk
Whispers
rain…

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Mary Naylor

Mary Naylor

Chicago, Illinois
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