An oppressive heat bears down on me
Leaving my thoughts drained,
Devoid of emotion.
My face appears pained.

So many sweltering waves wash,
Descend, crash and cascade upon my head.
Like pebbled waves, sands of time,
And feelings of angst, despair, dread.

02/03/2000

Posted on 03/12/2006
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