Summer Solstice

Again the long day's sun has soaked the place;
The city and its citizens are lapped
By yellow heat, as though the heavens clapped
A bag of lukewarm urine to their face.

The fragrant lard rejoiceth; and the more
It crisps and sizzles in the golden glow,
The greater joy in cooler hearts to know
That now the tactful nights will start to draw.

Samuel Grimsnipe