By noon the heat became unbearable.
The birds stopped flying
$(And went to roost exhausted.)$
Sit here in the shade of the big tree.
Take off your $(hot)$ woolen jacket.
The few small clouds floating overhead
Do nothing to cool the heat of the sun.
I'll put some tea on to boil
And cook some vegetables.
It's a good thing you don't live far.
You can stroll home after sunset.