This morning I set out for my jog and didn’t progress that far given the fact that it was already in the mid twenties at 7.30am. Much as I love the light, I really struggle with high temperatures as I feel restricted and just want to go out and be active as normal. I decided, however, that it was time to see the good side of the heatwave and penned the following poem on my return.
Shine On
Shintaido to the sun
The scorching summer rays
Whilst winters leave us numb
You shed the light and blaze
Shintaido to your glory
Your fullness is intense
To beaches and love stories
The thirst brought forth to quench
Shintaido to your certitude
Your hot, emphatic will
Your energy, your fortitude
Those lazy, river grills
Your lightness is such fun
Though temperatures you raise
Shintaido to the sun
The scorching summer rays
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A very clever photo!
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I can feel the radiance & sweltering from your sun from here, Sam! Hope it wasn’t too overpowering for you!
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A little bit I have to admit and more of the same today! 🙂
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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