And The Rains Came

After enduring week upon week of record breaking heat, we have finally turned a corner, and now our days are filled with rain.

The grass is growing again, the flowers are thankful for the cooling rain, the wildlife has no further need for the birdbaths.

The rhythm of life returns to normal.

A break in the heat

away from the front

no thunder, no lightning,

just rain, warm rain

falling near dusk

falling on eager ground

steaming blacktop

hungry plants

thirsty

turning toward the clouds

cooling, soothing rain

splashing in sudden puddles

catching in open screens

that certain smell

of summer rain.

~ Summer Rain : Raymond A Foss