Rejuvenated

( we have certainly had our fair share of)

from darkest cloud came sheets of rain

relentless in its mad pursuit

to bounce with vigour off the deck

to stream like rivers from the roof

to overflow where gutters hung

to pool and drain upon the path

content to fill our empty pots

displaying all its misplaced wrath

while clothes left soggy on the line

could not be wetter that's for sure

then when you thought it had to stop

it laughed and rained a whole lot more

by then i had a sudden urge

completely taken by surprise

i felt compelled to run outside

and dance beneath the crying skies

i danced for joy, i danced for life

as warm refreshing flowing free

this waterfall of cleansing love

brought out the childish fun in me

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

haha very cute
summer rain is fun (especially warm rain) to at least temporarily switch off summer's excess heat but if it becomes habit-forming, it definitely loses its appeal
sounds like you are getting more than your share but it does keep everything green and growing
appreciate that energy while you still have enough to run amuck
we have had a wetter than ordinary spring/summer here which has resulted in a ton of plant growth

[Chris Shaw]

All that lovely rain has already started to green the parched grass. The garden flowers were thirsty too, so they are appreciating an extra drink. I always find the air much sweeter after a heavy downpour, particularly in summer. Many thanks Dave for your visit.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL I have not done that in years but this reminds me once when I was a kid I remember riding my bike in a hot summer rain and loving it I came home all covered in mud and soaked to the gills much to my mothers dismay but it was fun

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Bunny. Yes mum's don't like it do they when they have to clean up their messy kids? But, if you're a mum yerself, then it's ok. Besides I have looked at ducks in the rain and they are having a ball. Look at that old movie, singing in the rain. There was much happy in that. Hope Bunny is feeling a bit better today.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

I am much better still a bit feverish but definitely getting better just a bad flu me thinks:)

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased it's that and not the other one Bunny. Get well soon.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Unlike those half-empty, half-full glasses, local gardens appear to have had their thirst well-slaked.
Enjoyed the fact that you, suddenly, came to view the long rains much more positively.
A far more pleasant and useful perspective.
Delightful poem, charming child-at-heart.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. We needed rain. My lawn was parched and our trees were starting to shed leaves early. I don't want a premature autumn before we have had a decent summer. Everything is well and truly soaked, and what's more it is still raining today. I have been out in it. A couple of days is fine, after that I may be wishing the sun back. Saves an awful lot of work with a watering can as you can imagine.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Having recently come in from a summer downpour, I can identify with this one. Very well rhymed, it illustrates how nature in its fulness can make us forget the restraints and worries of ordinary life and just rejoice in what is. If more could find such moments as the one in this poem, it might drive the shrinks out of business.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for your thoughts here. I've always found that nature can be healing. Now there's an idea putting shrinks out of business. Sadly, they are needed more than ever nowadays with our complex and chaotic lives.

Chris

[Lorry]

Is England under attack by secret chines spybot clouds? You are the third to mention monster rain and its been fair dazzlin up here for the most part.
Two washes out this weekend that dried in an hour and has left my house smelling like sunday nights during summer, where bedsheets smell awesome and are scientifically guarenteed to give you happynightnightdreamysleeps.
Grass has all been cut and fallen branches thrown in the chipper, so this place is like someone took the worlds biggest glade plug in and plugged it into a tree 😀
Hope you put on some bright yellow wellies and jumped in puddles.
If you do it when a kids watching, you will be their hero for life 😀

[Chris Shaw]

Sounds like you have had the better deal up in your parts this weekend. Something quite fragrant about plug in Glades. They do make a pleasant difference keeping the atmosphere sweetly scented and full of the joys of floral spring. Yellow wellies? I'm a barefoot dancer Lorry. (my phone called you Lottie then., oops) Like to feel the elements on my skin. Yes we have had some torrential rain. Could be the bots, they are in to everything else it seems. Happy Monday over the border.

Chris

[Lorry]

Its arrived here too now. Just as well I'm off until Thursday, can watch the drops race down my window pane while sipping coffee.
Or I could... No, its too cosy here at my kitchen window
Ps... I typed this 20 mins ago and forgot to hit send. The raindrop races are really heating up. Had a photo finish there 😀

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! Do you do raindrop races too? We have our own brand of nuttiness :) I have to say as it's still pouring down here, it is heart warming to know you lot over the border have got a dose of it too. Puts a new meaning to "we're all in this together'. Oh by the way, my raindrop in your races, is always going to be the winner :)

[Lorry]

I'm trying, but to be honest I think I need windscreen wipers fitted on kitchen windows just now. Such a bright start to the day too. Where did it all go wrong? 😜

[Chris]

Was a fun piece...I have but one suggestion...emailed to you...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Chris, thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed the write and I'll go check my mails.

read moreDear Chris, thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed the write and I'll go check my mails.

Chris

[KeeD]

Like a torrential shower of reminiscence you've awoken my childhood. Great writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend Kee. So pleased to have a visit from you. All good wishes and take care. Be safe.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is some creative rhyme here, keeping time with the pelting drops of rain...
those clouds so vain...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Absolutely right J. The drumbeat of the rain, brought the rhymer in me out to play. Yes, all attention on those clouds, they were the focus certainly and enjoying being so.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

There's no greater sense of peace, calm and joy than after a conflict.
Even if it's a war with the weather. I bet you'd look adorable jumping in puddles.

[Chris Shaw]

Have to agree Ana, after the storm subsides, oh how lovely that can be. Love that feeling of getting drenched to the skin in warm rain. The puddles are of course an added bonus for us kids.

Chris