heat

it was
the hottest day of the summer
unsurprising
as it was the first day of the summer

watching the arctic animals cowering
tucked in shaded buildings
shedding, sweating
the camels sneering slightly

wandering around
to peer through glass and bars
my hand trapped by yours
held in
by your hand on my back

the heat between us
tangible
touchable
the heat in your eyes
all was golden

hot
and baited