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The sky is so dark with looming clouds,
suspending its raindrops o’er our heads.
Counting until the time is just right,
to release them onto flowerbeds.
They patter against the window panes,
roofs and gardens, are each washed and clean,
Gleaming water sits on wood and stone,
giving to them all a satin sheen.
Thirsty ground laps up the welcomed wet,
glistening now with such fresh delight.
Slugs and snails softly creep out to see
their vast playground transformed overnight.
Deep rich colours now adorn the scene,
and dull grey dust is quickly swept away.
A sweet offering of pure clear air,
welcomes a shining new bright sunray.
We do so bemoan the pelting hail,
with a lashing force it drives along.
With showers that catch us unaware,
they can be doing nothing wrong.
The parched dry land will need all their care,
so that plants survive the summer heat.
We should be so glad that they are saved,
by looming clouds and dark sky’s treat.
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Ernestine Northover
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Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
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Saturday, July 09, 2011 |
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Comments about this poem (Dark Sky's Treat
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Ernestine Northover
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Paul Holmes (12/31/2009 3:32:00 PM)
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I like how you've written a positive poem on the merits of rain. It's not the usual view taken in the UK! Well done.
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Ivor Hogg (10/31/2009 4:13:00 PM)
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I think we have had more than our share this year
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Cindy Kreiner Sera (10/18/2009 12:59:00 PM)
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Drawn in by the Title I was rewarded, a treat indeed. Dark clouds, the expectation of that first dropp of rain, then the fresh smell as all is washed clean - pulling on boots and getting out to be part of it is what I would like to do after reading this excellent write - Thank you, Cindy-
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Karin Anderson (sorry can't vote or comment) . (9/1/2009 2:22:00 AM)
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This poem is a treat to read and I can see how you love plants and nature so much. I felt I was really there with you because wonderful descriptive writing and the importance of rain is so rightly
featured. 10 love Karin
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Duncan Wyllie (8/31/2009 2:29:00 PM)
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Wisdom raining down in the form of Ernestines words, , excellent
This verse stood out and touched my heart the most, , not sure why, , just so moving
Deep rich colours now adorn the scene,
and dull grey dust is quickly swept away.
A sweet offering of pure clear air,
welcomes a shining new bright sunray.
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Lynda Robson (8/27/2009 4:59:00 PM)
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We sometimes complain about the rain, but as you say we need it, a lovely portrayal of a rainy day,
10
Lynda xx
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Andrew Blakemore (8/27/2009 2:34:00 PM)
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A beautiful rainy scene you have created here Ernestine with such lovely use of imagery. Wonderful poem. Love, Andrew xx
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Fay Slimm (8/27/2009 1:04:00 PM)
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What a lovely tribute to the rain - - the dark skies bring the needed release - - a warm verse Ernestine - and thank you from Fay....
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