'Tis the season
to be sticky
the insides of elbows
backs of necks
along waistbands
and bra-bands
behind knees
and at hairlines
'Tis the season
to be conflicted
Hot shower,
or cool?
Catching rays, or
air conditioning?
Enjoying nature, or
swatting mosquitoes?
Beach, or
pool?
'Tis the season
of sunscreen and
extra deodorant and
heavy hair products and
swimsuit dread and
shaving daily and
craving sunlight and
cursing the sweat.
Ah, yes! The shower dilemma is real!
ReplyDeleteI came in from a 3+ mile walk yesterday. I was drenched in sweat so I went straight to the shower. Typically, I turn on a space heater in the bathroom during the winter months. Not yesterday. No need now that it's warm!
Ugh, the mere thought of a space heater makes me sweat right now! So glad we have central air conditioning; couldn't survive the Texas summer otherwise.
DeleteClever title and I also like how you began each stanza with "Tis the season", adapting that yuletide line for your summery purposes! Happy summer!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am taking a true month off this year--so it will be a happy summer, yay!
DeleteNatalie Dunne
ReplyDeleteLove this! I could feel this slice! The bra band sweat is real.
Thanks, Natalie! Yes, there's definitely more washing of delicates this time of year...
DeleteThe sensory awareness is so felt here in your words, especially the bra band.....oh, yes! Let the sweating (glistening) begin!
ReplyDeleteI will have to remember "glistening" this year, Dr Johnson...it does sound better than "sweat", which is popping out everywhere just from sitting and drinking coffee. Thankfully, the AC just turned on...
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