Barely visible opal hills in heat haze

and shimmering surfaced streets.

Little dog invisibly belly-sprawled

on icy marble cupboard floor

in frantic search of coolth.

Balcony dwellers limply gasping

slightly straightening only

at sight of heavy watering-can.

But oleander and bougainvillea

evidently in their element

flaunting their lovely abundance.

Birds o...

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