Come the Dog Day afternoon
On the porch swing, sit and swoon

It's sure to happen every summer
Oh my goodness, what a bummer

Now it's humid, hot and sunny
Tired and sweaty, nothings funny

Keep in mind that Autumn's nearer
Hazy days will soon be clearer

So stay inside where it is cool
Don't stray outside and be a fool

Put your feet up, sip some tea
Look around, what do you see?

The kids are playing in the pool
Soon they will go back to school

So keep the faith, this heat won't last
Days now shorter, they're going fast

With cooler days, and soft night breeze
Autumn enters and Summer leaves

by Patrice A. Vicory