Tag Archives: heatwave

Notes from a Small Dog: Weathering the Weather…

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I’ve been a hot dog this week, with the sun blasting down so much we couldn’t even go for a walk except early mornings… and these days, I like to sleep a bit later. She’s done her best to keep … Continue reading →

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Weathering the weather

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We talk about the weather, It’s a national obsession Eliciting emotions From elation to depression. We’re well equipped with brollies When the rain decides to pour, We keep our boots and raincoats Ready right beside the door. We moan a … Continue reading →

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Special request

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Dear Universe, can I just say That everything now smells of hay, I’ve cut the lawn down, best I can, (And wished I could employ a man…) Cause, what with all the sun and rain, The green stuff had gone … Continue reading →

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No pleasing some folk…

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Outside, the heat-haze writhes and seethes In hellish desert air, The sun paints blackened shadows On an earth that’s parched and bare… The aircon in the car is bust Or else I’d live in there. * It’s summer, and the … Continue reading →

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Melting point – #WQWWC

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

It was already hot, only dawn and I’m melting The sun in the heavens is already pelting I want to crawl into the fridge to keep cool I am staying indoors, I am nobody’s fool. * But in that I … Continue reading →

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