Faking Fall

Although autumn has officially arrived,

here on the island, we're still swimming,

as temps today reached 29°C/84°F!

 Can you feel the heat emanating from this photo

of our ONE and ONLY pumpkin?

 Snapping away in the scorching heat

is no picnic in the pumpkin patch!

 Needless to say,

it was difficult to focus

 on my seasonal subjects,

 while they sought some shade,

and respite from flaming rays.

I, too, can't tell you how tempted I was

to jump into this!

But, I needed to dismiss
this thought from my brain,

and from the watery haven,
I had to refrain.

So, I scurried about the deck to and fro,

baking and burning, myself and my shadow!

Faking fall in Crete
 is no easy feat,
 And, despite a pumpkin and mums,
One must still be discreet.

For, the lens is savvy, sensitive and smart
and can scan the difference
 between real life and art.

 Thanks for visiting!

xo
Poppy

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