Flippinfg Switches
By Mary Guice
@Elizaby (6902)
Pensacola, Florida
March 5, 2021 3:57pm CST
It is that time of year here in the south
Mr. Heat Pump don't know what to think
As his switch from heat to off or to cool
Is changing depending on the time of day.
In the dark hours of the night temps often fall
To where someone will get up and sneak on the heat
Then morning comes and first one getting up
Often will come and put the switch on off
But then Mr. Sun will come out with a laugh
Bright and beautiful quickly warming the land
And once again the switch will go to cool
Till late in the evening after the sun's gone to bed.
But take heart Mr. Heat Pump as this season is short
For in less than about a month the switch will stay
Off for a little over a month when it will be switch to cool
And no rest for you till Octobers first cool day comes.
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7 responses
@moffittjc (122656)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Mar 21
Except on the super coldest of nights, I've kept my windows open. I love the cool fresh air at night when I sleep. It won't be long before my AC will be running constantly, so I need to enjoy these cooler temps while I can.
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@Chellezhere (5770)
• United States
5 Mar 21
I used to live east of you just outside of Jacksonville, and kept the air conditioner on 24/7/365. The humidity even makes 35°F feel too hot for me down there.
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@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
6 Mar 21
Great poem. Have a good weekend. 14 days until spring.
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@BelleStarr (61155)
• United States
11 Mar 21
Yah that makes me realize I need to get my sister in law into my house in Florida
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