Monsoon

Its always at this time of year That you let us know of your fear You refuse to listen To Donner und Blitzen* Although it is only rain, dear! * German: Donner = thunder Blitzen = lightning, Saint Nicholas/Santa reindeer)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/15/2020 5:59:00 PM

that is a cool one, Rico.

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/16/2020 11:30:00 AM

Especially for August! Aloha! Rico

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/15/2020 10:25:00 AM

I am also frightened to listen to loud thunder. Learnt two German words. Well penned.

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/15/2020 2:01:00 PM

Sorry to hear Santa's reindeer never made it to your house, but maybe this year? Aloha! Rico

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/14/2020 12:03:00 PM

Very clever rule play, Rico! Thanks, Gershon

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/15/2020 2:04:00 PM

I once knew a Christian who hid under his desk during Donner und Blitzen as if his god could not see him . . . Aloha! Rico

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/14/2020 11:27:00 AM

What a clever last line, Rico! And I learned something new in German too. Enjoyed, my friend. Hugs, Carolyn

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/15/2020 2:00:00 PM

I thought everyone knew Donner & Blitzen were thunder and lightning, but perhaps WWII was too long ago....Keep the candles close at hand! Aloha! Rico

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/14/2020 11:28:00 AM

Power outages here from storms three times already in this one week.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/12/2020 3:21:00 PM

Reminds me of when I lived in Phoenix - August always brought sudden, steamy rainstorms (extra points for that awesome last line!)

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/12/2020 7:31:00 PM

At a safe place with a clear view, monsoon in the Sonoran Desert is an awesome sight, e.g., seeing rattlesnakes cruising down a wash trying to keep its head above the water only to be saved (for dinner) by a passing hawk! Aloha! Rico