A vast unfeeling sordid breath, That scalds my naked doubt Grazing the space unfilled. Lost in the waves The summer an oppressive embrace, Infecting this town. And I am alone from here. The stagnant tsunami, Creeps up from the depths Untiring in its attempts to overwhelm me. But I'm already so tired, Bone-weary. I give up on my fight to the heat, To the eternal god that glares So balefully from beneath heavy clouds. Have done with me now. Leave me to the tide. To the uncaring winds Anywhere beyond the sweat of bodies And incessant hate Of the sun.-