in dappled shade the damsels play
avoiding the spear of the midday sun
dogs cool in rolling steams
knowing staying cool is number one
humans toil in hammering sun
thinking it's important
to get things done
we should mimic the creatures
that have more sense
work at dawn and dusk
in between
take care of us
For Poets United
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Good morning Gail, its 7.53am here and I am just having my morning cuppa tea and planning my day a head. I do not have all the answers but for a lime deposit I would cut a lemon in half or quarters if the lime is around taps, dip the lemon in bi carb of soda and rub the lemon on the affected area, if its down the toilet mix up borax substitute with a cider vinegar and leave it overnight down the toilet. Hope this helps :) Have a lovely day.
"staying cool is number one"...how very true!!...a lovely poem :)
Staying cool and having fun, yes the dogs have the right idea. Love the poem and the damselfly. Have a happy day!
I like staying cool and having fun but a bit of sweating is good to lol . Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !
I love it and I get it ... great job and that first photo is beautiful. could not see the damsel until i enlarged the pic. so crisp and clean and beautiful...
Love. Some places the heat is dangerous. I'm sharing this cautionary fable!
heat induced hibernation is self protection here. if not then the heat kinda zaps your soul...................whew
We can learn a lot from the world around us - if we are humble enough to look and learn - no wonder it will eventually survive us as a species..beautifully observed and written..
Such a delightful read :D
So true, the wisdom of nature has been forgotten by many of us.
:)
Reminds me of Gilbert and Sullivan
Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun !
That is so true, I'm sure sometimes animals have more sense than we do.
Lynne x
Yes, very pretty poem.
Yes, the critters are wise! Loved this. I always love coming to your blog and seeing that wonderful brown doggy face looking out at me.
So lovely and wise.
What lovely photos today Gail. Nice poem too.
Ah, love your summer observation, wiry lines of your poem, esp. opening line - my fave. Nice.
Indeed, the creatures have much to teach us. We only need to pay attention and learn.
RALLENTANDA
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Life is all about love and care. Taking the time to appreciate the creation around us. Very well captured.
Love this. We have much to learn from the wise creatures.
So true - working at dawn or dusk makes much more sense!! We should rest during the heat of the day.
Staying cool is important ~ I should tell my boss about resting during the day , smiles ~
Absolutely...wise and I love the post...images and words!
Lovely . . .
Loved the ease and flow . . .
Lovely words are always a joy to read. Thanks for sharing this. :)
The animals really can be an example to us if we will let them. And a comfort.
=)
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