Sweet Summer Rain

The rain on the roof, it’s hypnotic.

My mind drifts back home.

The tin roof on an old screened-in porch -

summer nights we slept there,

escaping the southern heat,

feeling the cool breeze after a thunderstorm.

I smell the moisture in the air -

fresh rain on the grass outside.

Steam rises from the paved road.

The rhythmic sound sends me to sleep.

I see my mother and my grandmother

shucking corn and shelling beans.

I catch nightcrawlers with my grandfather.

Tomorrow we’re going fishing. 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is exactly the sip of sweet nectar I needed after my drama-filled last days on this website, being the target of hate from more than one direction. God always gives me some sugar to help the medicine go down. Your description of rain is so amazing & true-to-life . . . something we miss so much in California these last 5 dry years. I love the tin roof pattering, the steam rising afterwards, & the women starting their meals from homegrown ingredients . . . so many simple pleasures of life that remind me what really matters (((HUGS)))

[James]

I'm glad you liked this.

I'll never understand what makes some people go out of their way to be jerks, I hate you're getting a hard time from people here. It takes so much more effort to be cruel and kindness is natural, so why not just act the way we are supposed to act.

[barleygirl]

Thank God for the "block" button! Nowadays, I don't need to pull out my handgun! *smile* I don't spend time taking on other people's angst anymore. The large majority of my experiences on this website are very enjoyable, especially with friends like you (((HUGS)))

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Your mind drifts sweetly into wonderful memories inspired by the rain. This has a meditative feel and is beautifully expressed, James...lovely

[James]

Thank you so much, Lynn, I'm glad you enjoyed this. I always enjoy seeing your comments here.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Nostalgic. Some moments, some sounds, some visuals take you down memory lane.
You have painted a lovely picture with your words.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[James]

Thanks so much. I am glad you enjoyed this.