it’s not the heat it’s the stupidity
they
whoever they is
always say it’s not the heat
it’s the humidity
in the midst of a world
so fraught with hot-headed
hang-gliding jumping off
cliffs
i’m hoping the thermals
keep us aloft for long enough
to find a clear place to
land
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Wow, great utilization of a title. The last stanza really brings it home.
Me too, Bud.
A great capture of the moment, experientially and politically.
many-layered metaphor
Brilliant poem!
Brilliant! Love that last stanza!
Excellent. I agree with Pam on that last stanza!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem.
Love the layers of meaning in this poem. So well done.
What a brilliant title. It adds to the rest of this effective and thoughtful piece!
Yes, me too. This one resonates.
Craft is pitch perfect! Vivid imagery. Title, poetic structure, and flow make for admirable writing, Bud.