Blazing heat upon downtown sidewalks
children gasping, air dry, old timers squawk.
Dominoes on the front porch, beer in hand
as men gather weekly, just as planned.
Mothers are sweating in the kitchens heat,
making their family, a special treat;
Lemonade and cookies for neighbor’s clan,
for dominoes title, she helps her ol’ man.
Scratching their heads, wiping away the sweat,
laughter rings out, when the last ten was met.
Heat lightening shoots across the dark skies,
as each last ol’ timer, said his goodbyes.
Cleaning up the front porch, smiling at him,
noticing his eyes, as he kissed the twins;
The way that they danced, when he saw them,
she couldn’t help, but remember back then.
His eyes, misty, as one more day ends,
watching the kids sleep, being blessed by friends.
Gathering on the front porch, next to his wife,
breathing in the summer air, he loved life.
Tears welled up in this old woman’s eyes,
Husband now gone, the twins living their lives,
Missing the ones who always loved her…
as memories had faded this summer.
In June a year ago, heading to town,
lightening struck head on, next day he’s found.
All that’s left is the smile he wore that night.
Summer has drained her, of her lovers light
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