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Reflections of Eight
Every Eighth month is Hot
Sticky for a time
Bubble gum and broken fire hydrants
Cooling Moments
Happy Hot Sticky Climates
Longing for the promise of a cooler ninth month
Not as sticky
Not as Icky but they can be lumped
So lets fast forward to 10
When the Fall begins
I must admit I long now for eight
For seven wasn't that great
Seven was filled with heatbreak
and
A Half Disclosure Mistake
I now long for Eight
I will reflect on it and although sticky
Declare to make it better
Wiser than seven
Reflections of Eight..