clouds engulf the sky
rain patters on the ground
wind whispers through the air
heat is absent
cheeks are pink
noses disappear
breaths are sharp
fingertips disintegrate
ears feel scorched
leaves sweep across yards
footsteps are erratic
and bountiful
children’s laughter echoes
creaking comes
from open doors
crackling is followed
by hands grabbing
sweetness is stripped
from wrappers
it hurts