Sinking In Summer. Poem by Fay Slimm

When heat draws the sap
................. from pale blades of grass,
Crisps to brown
.......................all valiant stalks of corn,
Dries morning dew too soon
............................., and when sun's vat
Of broil defeats all
...........................by drowning the norm.,
Bring me relief.
................... Cool me with salt breezes
Fresh from the sea.
.................... Fan me with Autumn-time.


Quench me with prime berries,
............................ splashed with teasing
Wet gusts of white mist,
.............................which like bubbly wine
Will keep me afloat.
.................................. Sinking in summer
Means languid control,
.............................. which gives a listless
Need for great cooling draughts
...................................so work gets done.
To give summer it's head
............................................... is too risky.


Melting in summer's song,
...................................... most life abjures,
Yet bows as it sinks
.............................to sun's claim for more.