85 degrees in February!  
Oh LA and your endless summers. 
Barely any need for sweaters, 
only in December. 
I look up 
only to have those blue skies remind me 
that I need to acquire an awning. 
It has been a couple of years  
the Santa Anas have taken their toll, 
the current tarps had to go. 
After next week's paycheck, 
must make a trip to Home Depot,  
then look for a reliable friend,
before those wicked winds come back again.
I have someone in mind, 
our interactions have so far
been founded on trust,
but maybe he's not up to the task.
We'll see, I’ve yet to ask.