Duly Drenched

(for fun)

droplets of warm rain

have never been so eagerly

worshipped as they were

this misty morn

when i stepped outside

on a scorched and thirsty lawn

after nights of tropical heat

outstretched my arms

barefoot my feet

threw my head back

to cry out with glee

may Gaia's kind grace

take pity on me

i stood there for minutes

the heavens agreed

this weed in the garden

she sure has a need

with her skin looking parched

her vertebrae arched

she's in for a drenching

let's make a quick start

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

Oh yes, I see now that you have had at least some relief
I guess there is 'Dancing in the Rain' but I'm trying to remember a tropics based movie with a starlet singing and dancing all through the tropical rain
I can see you all running around with your arms stretched up to the sky
Maybe more is coming

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dave. Some areas have had monsoons. Not us, a sharp burst and then gone. Just enough to have a nice shower.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

This is so fun Chris, what a charming scene. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ana, a much needed shower for both me and the garden:))

[Ana Papaya]

I bet it felt really nice :)
Sometimes it feels to me as though you're like a grown child, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

I am Ana. You have me sussed. That inner child is always itching to get out. I was the eldest of 5. I had to grow up real quick. Making up for it now :)

[Ana Papaya]

With good measure too. :)

[Jimmy Yetts]

Besides expressing the obvious need for finally-arrived rain, this piece well captures the sheer joy of being alive.
Lovely read, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. So refreshing and now the heat is back :)