A Summer Storm

Firstly, skies grew dark, whilst the winds grew strong, this ominous progression, showed it would not be long before towering clouds released their thunderous load of torrential rain, on the land below. Though rain bode well for much needed relief, they held great danger too, for a lengthy deluge lasting hours, which might ensue, could flood the low lying regions, when the dry soil, baked hard from weeks of drought, would likely foil the penetration of water to the parched depths below, where roots wither unseen. Essential for plants to grow, they’d wait in vain for relief, when heavy cool rains racing pell mell to the lower reaches of flood plains: sweep all before their gathered cascading might! Although rain is needed, it is never a welcome sight to see it fall heavily, then race away in unseemly haste. Though desperately essential, it is a diabolical waste, and further devastates the already stressed, parched land! Of late Mother Nature shows she wants us to understand global warming effects are a result of man’s thoughtlessness, and this is why we see extremes of weather related distress, manifested all around the globe, as severe rampaging storms, replace once benign weather systems, accepted as norms. Lately however, we’ve been fortunate inasmuch as the rain from damaging storms has passed us by, and we gain satisfaction, whilst our garden, over which we’ve slaved, will reach its full potential, with our distressed plants saved, from the effects of several windy days and oppressive heat. From life giving rain, which fell:, our day is complete: with our brown landscape becoming refreshed and green; changed from the recent dull, ochre brown that has been our lot. Due to changes in our weather patterns of late, the welcome rain coming as it did, has changed the state of our land in a way that is seen by many as a miracle. Although this transformation is natural, for this spectacle we give thanks, hoping nature forgives our ignorance if we contain our natural greedy ways and exuberance. Should we show firm resolve, to change our ways, then she in turn may ensure we enjoy our future days. Rhymer. Aug 5th, 2016.