Showers Predicted

It’s rained ‘most every day this week – 
Good news for all the flowers.
We can’t complain, ‘cause weather’s whims
Are not within our powers.

Umbrella sellers have been pleased
And stores which peddle boots;
Perhaps they and the weather gods
Have labored in cahoots.

I’ve stepped in puddles more like lakes
And dripped from each extremity;
For keeping dry, it seems like
Staying home’s the only remedy.

It isn’t raining as I write
But showers are predicted.
I hope the sun comes out
And weathermen are contradicted.

‘Cause raindrops hailing seem to be 
Like bullets in a battle.
Another cloudburst and I’ll think
I’m living in Seattle!

Ilene Bauer (http://primetimerhyme.blogspot.com)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Galvin Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 4:47 PM
"'cause weathers' whims are not within our powers"- what a wonderful thing to say. you rhyme so creatively. thanks for your comments; i rarely deal in strict rhymes, but you inspire my interest in falsifying that statement.
Hendricks Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Greetings from sunny South Africa. Our wet season is to start soon. Brrr!!! Good one, Ilene. :))
Brown Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Thank you for sharing your special poetry with us today Irene. Have a wonderful weekend and may you find inspiration to continue your writing along the way. Love, Carol
Zzzzz Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 8:13 AM
A fun write, with much truth in it!
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