They stood side by side in a paddock one day,

Two tall gentlemen watching children at play.

When seen from a distance they both looked the same,

Just silently watching, not joining the game.

The sun warmed them gradually, ever so slow,

The heat barely noticed till both had to go.

“It’s hot!” said the first as he left for the day.

The second said nothing, just melted away.

When later the children came looking around,

Not even one trace of the men could be found.

With sadness they realised what they had forgot:

That snowmen can’t last when the weather gets hot!