A dusky sky in late July Large raindrops splash off hot rooftops Warm puddles splosh beneath our floppy feet Temporary relief drives up the street Icy treat, cold and sweet Watermelon slushies from Richie's truck Just my luck Ma drops coins from the third-floor window Running to and fro scrape a knee and elbow for a few wet coins Kids meet at the curb to sit, slurp and eat Then play until the sun retreats and we greet the moon Falling fast asleep to leap and do it all again
