claret and blue, like
the river, out in the street
dancing in the dark

inhale, exhale,
inhale, take the slack, and lift
personal best

sweat drips, sheets cling
the heat of the night, too high
unbearable

petrichor, lingers
wet concrete, dry air
a storm has passed

cloudless sky, blue
a warm breeze, a gentle touch
summer’s first day