RAIN
It came tumbling down
in Rapunzel like tresses
hitting upon the ground
so parched, it surely blesses
every tree, shrub, roots
even the old black stump
transforming the landscape
to a continental paradise instead of the dump
It soothes, caresses,
fills every dried water hole
no fun for naughty Wombats
who dug in like the proverbial mole
even slithering fiends
desperate for the hibernating drink
have taken their final fill
retreating now, for the long season think
No more ants a marching
for they knew it was coming
scurrying to and fro
so happy you could hear them humming
Ole Jeremiah has dug deep
till the ponds team with his kind again
in readiness for the next of his offspring
like it did, way back when
Rain shouldered the arid plains
rivers ran, fast and furious
green grass frequented the hills
nothing was out of place nor curious
sheep grazed in the paddocks
heavy in lamb for the spring
Kookaburra's laughed in the Gum trees
making fun of any jolly old thing
If there is ONE thing we need in abundance
which is forecast for the next few days
it's Rain, Rain and More Rain
take away this dry drawn out haze
Oh Lord if You Please
send us our quota and more
for all will be happily rejoicing
As the RAIN gives us balm for our eyesore!
Ch'erie de Perrot
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And we will fall asleep
hearing rain and smelling
juniper and sage-pinon
near the mountain
_j janda
Peace and light
FAKHRE
Anna
In Christs Love
Michelle~
So rich in imagery and descriptors, the details strong and true, and a marvellous atmosphere of life surging and springing again. Fine poem.
John
Be safe and well ok. No more clearing off on holidays, sightseeing, I know, you been tripping around again ;)
Hugzzz Cherrypie
hugs
Fee
Be always safe,
Karen
I hope and pray it keeps raining until you have all you need
and then some!
Love,
ET
Rainy Dreams...michael guy
~W~
Rain is a wonderful, cleansing part of nature as you relate so well. Being in the desert, its like gold.
Mary
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Kaz in Texas. :D
In Spirit,
Bear
I'm so glad you're getting the rain you need! May it come as gentle showers, a soaking, blessed rain, not as a flood - in Jesus' Name, Amen. We're supposed to get rain, too, along with the possibility of severe - say a prayer we get the rain and not all the other stuff!!
Beautiful poem of wonderment and gratitude. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.