The blue marble in his head took over for a while
when he saw a dark spot in a patch of bright light.
His head that was full of heavy nervousness—
for a moment, suddenly, grew very still.
Was the dark spot something evil,
or a random part of nothingness?
Should we cast a blind-eye to the sight
of hidden stars, each lasting a lengthy dog’s smile?
And the humidity’s too high today—
another trip to a new park
is cancelled. Too darn hot outside!
When will we finally enjoy Summer?
Another trip to a new park
bit the dust, thanks to falling rain.
When will we finally enjoy Summer?
Now the winds come in; the clouds are heavy; the hot air
bit the dust, thanks to falling rain.
It’s too windy to sail on the Hudson.
Now the winds come in; the clouds are heavy; the hot air
dissipates, but only for a while.
It’s too windy; the sail on the Hudson
is cancelled. Too darn hot outside!
(dissipates but only for a while)
and the humidity’s too high today.