From the Poets Corner collection

By Susan F. Adams

LOVELAND, OH (August 29, 2024) – Poet Susan F. Adams shares this hot poem just in time to match the rising temperatures here right now.

Today’s “Poets Corner” is Susan F. Adams recalling life under the hot sun.

Here’s what she shared about the story behind today’s Featured Poem:

“95 Degrees and Rising”

Truer words were never written; especially when stuck at a slow-to-change traffic light. That always caused energy-sapping heat to come billowing up from the pavement and beating down from the sun. THERE WAS NO ESCAPE! – Susan F. Adams  

(EDITOR’s NOTE: Though the photo was not available for this publication, Susan also shared the story of a photo she has of “Her Rider” lying down using his helmet as a “pillow” to take a break from the unbearable heat – 95 Degrees and Rising)

Here is today’s FEATURED POEM:

– Susan F. AdamS

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