Windows

The storms here build up their massive energy between the sea breezes, 
an atmospheric power play, 
feeding on the heat of the day in summer, 
open clouds, 
drenching the ground, 
leaving behind the steaming pavement, 
no break from the heat, 
the windows remain shut until autumn, 
we fall asleep under the fan. 

In the mountains, 
the storms come after a few days of heat, 
clouds rising high over the mountains, 
they leave behind swollen creeks and fallen branches, 
fresh smelling air, 
there, we slept with the windows open, 
we won't close them until autumn. 

T. S. Deary 
6/27/25
P.A.F.M.