The summer of 2009, the aspect is not thrilling,
Thinking of our winter and spring, with chill winds
That were killing.

The global warming with great speed
Is indeed alarming.
It has brought floods, hurricanes
And great climatic change.
It will take Herculean efforts to stop
And try to re-arrange the evil wrought…
For lack of government’s thought

Summer months used to be a happy travel time.
Shut-ins in their decline
Wilt in an air-conditioned room
Contemplating their fate in gloom.
Voicelessly they try to shout,
“Will somebody please take me out!
I simply need some fresh air!
Life really is not very fair!”

©Gerta Freeman - June 27, 2009