Replenishing Rain

Hundred ten summer…

		Widening cracks drought has made,

					  drip-drop closed gap.


For the rain contest. When I was a boy, the deep south suffered through an oppressive 
drought. The red clay had such deep cracks in it I never thought they would go away, until 
those torrential rains finally came. In less than three hours everything and everybody was 
healed by this blessing from above.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
May 19, 2010 at 9:36 AM
It meant so much to me to read your poetry today JT. The best to you in the contest. I hope each day takes you to greater heights in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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May 18, 2010 at 10:34 PM
I really like this Haiku, John. Ahhh the red clay of the south... yes, many memories. Cracks, dusty... you captured it beautifully in here.
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May 18, 2010 at 10:32 PM
I am really digging your Aussie language! LOl
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May 18, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Nicely written John. Seen those cracks; cherished those rains. Good luck in the contest. Joe
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May 18, 2010 at 7:51 PM
After a drought such as the one you describe, rain is a gift from God. Thanks for sharing your memories. Nature has a restorative quality. Love, Carolyn
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