drought

no rain

for two months

the dirt wishes it could cry out

and bring a few drops

fire is outlawed

the ground so dry

one stray spark would light us all up

the trees engulfed

their dying yellow and orange leaves

mimicking the forbidden

desperate for the forgotten

few venture out into the heat

peculiarly warm for Autumn

everyone stays indoors

with their families

praying

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