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Late Afternoon Storm

dark clouds gathering
storm approaching from the west
clothes come off the line
lawn chairs taken to cover
rain barrels in place

Written October 15, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

October 17, 2022 at 12:31 AM

"rain barrels in place" - and do you find snakes in these rain barrels? We always do.

L Milton Hankins

October 17, 2022 at 8:04 AM

No, I don't think so. I can't remember that every happening in my grandma's rain barrel.

October 16, 2022 at 8:01 AM

Yup, thought we were going to get one, but it turned into a nothing burger…

L Milton Hankins

October 16, 2022 at 8:05 AM

We could do with a little rain right now, but I do hate the rear when it rains all day long. Into every day a little sunshine should appear.

October 16, 2022 at 6:25 AM

Such nostalgic images are conjured bty your delightful Tanka Milt!! HAPPY SUNDAY !!!

L Milton Hankins

October 16, 2022 at 8:06 AM

Thank you, Mike. Happy Sunday to you, too. Did you escape damage in Florida?

October 15, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Hope it missed you Milton but it's that time of year so be on your guard. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

L Milton Hankins

October 16, 2022 at 8:06 AM

It is, Tom. The storm did not materialize, thanks.

October 15, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Almost Zen like in this poem, I suppose that's a tanka. Great imagery. Thanks L Milton... Farmer's Almanac predicts first frost here on Sunday...

L Milton Hankins

October 16, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Yeah, we're expecting our first frost this week, too. Thanks for your comment, Jeff. Have a wonderful weekend.

October 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM

We are getting a lot of rain Milton this poem sums it all up except we get spring water to drink from a spring faucet on the mountain...

L Milton Hankins

October 15, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Thanks, Michael. Spring water is the best!

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