Summer Walk in the City

Walking East
Heat engulfs me
Slowing my gate

The air, so still
Blacktop, concrete, skyscrapers
Radiate heat as the sun dips

The only relief
Passing by dark alleys and open doorways
Oozing cool air

I keep walking damp with sweat
Waiting for another dose
The cool ooze ... a gentle breeze

Walking and waiting