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Relief Fron the Summer Heat

From up above, the summer sun beats down; I fear the torrid heat is here to stay as people on the streets all wear a frown. Then suddenly the summer sky turns grey, a clap of thunder; rain is on the way! The pitter of the raindrops answer prayer as cooler temps relieve this torrid day. Petrichor settles over summer air; relief is seen in joyous people everywhere. June 27, 2018 Contest: Summer Rain Storm (2) Sponsor: Dale Gregory Cozart

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/3/2018 3:23:00 PM

You did a beautiful job describing a storm that brings relief!! Those are the best kind!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/3/2018 5:03:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Things are starting to dry out here in Texas, we are starting to look for relief. John

Donna Ahsinger

Date: 6/29/2018 12:25:00 AM

Good write John specially about August. Here in the US we are just ending June. August anywhere can be sultry and the rain is always welcomed. Best of luck in the contest.

John Gondolf
Date: 6/29/2018 4:17:00 AM

Thank you for your comments, Donna, I appreciate it. John

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/28/2018 4:30:00 AM

Hi John, What a good entry for the contest. I could just picture the whole scene. I myself can't wait for rain.I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 6/28/2018 7:33:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis, I appreciate your support. John

Lyric Man

Date: 6/27/2018 2:00:00 PM

John, I enjoyed your Summer write!

John Gondolf
Date: 6/27/2018 3:48:00 PM

Thanks, Lyric Man, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/27/2018 10:07:00 AM

A lovely write John, but it seems we never get a happy balance where the weather's concerned, I know in the UK we love to moan about it. Good luck. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 6/27/2018 10:12:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. Here in Texas we complain about the summer heat but in January and February I am always thankful not to be buried in two feet of snow. John

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/27/2018 9:59:00 AM

Very nice John. I can feel the relief :)

John Gondolf
Date: 6/27/2018 10:05:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi, your support and encouragement means a great deal to me. John