Haze of a Summer Day

            The haze of a summer’s day dwindles,
             the air settles as crickets stir to sing.
             In the shadow of the distant hills
             menacing flames flare intrusively.

             Stretching across the horizon
             blazing ambers glowing golden orange.
             Smoldering smoke rises to greet the
             Stars that come out to play.

             As hot breath of anger
             the wind stirs and air stiffens,
             natures chocking cry rises
             while trees sway and bow down
             to the flaming fury.

     
             Rumbling roar of distant planes
             Sway to and fro, racing to release a load
             On the wall of raging flames
             determined to stand their ground
             against a sea of water falling down.
       

             In the morning glow remains
             Of a battle lingers.
             Charred limbs stand where
             Trees did flourish
             now solemn and bare
             bent with despair.

                       
             A heart beating loud and strong
             for now it is silent and cold.
             Barren wasteland is all that remains
             lost is a haven to friend and foe.