Notes About The Poem

An unexpected storm dropped our Georgia temperature from 90 degrees F to 73 degrees F. Welcome relief as our air conditioner's not working.

Summer Storm

Prelude:

OXYMORONIC

            without air
   without poetry
— cold

7/20/2020

THE SUMMER STORM

the roof’s removed, eyes closed
a splattering of thunder, lightning, rain
no sticks nor stones

let it rain, frenetically...
Spain* could be no sweeter
sounds could be no saltier

upstanding fan still spins
in unison

who needs air conditioning
when God orchestrates.

the welcome mat’s
soaking wet

i’m not
yet

but if i was
i have
no
complaint.

i hug the grace
God
gives me,

tell my husband
not
to stand

in front of the screen door

his smile
i adore

7/21/2020

*Relates to the tongue twister: “The rain in Spain is mainly in the plain”
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Krutsinger Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 7:33 PM
So much fun to see who wants to run out and dare the storm.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 8:43 PM
Me! Me! I do ;)
Proxenos Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 9:12 AM
A brilliant write dear friend - God and storms are always thought of together, I love a good storm and watching through a window especially at night, but if it gets almost horrendous, I sometimes think that God is angry with us! I love your poem. Blessings Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 11:29 AM
It was just the right mix, Jennifer! Years ago, at a Durham Bull’s game, I saw the best electric show that God blessed us with. It was like watching a laser show.
Cunningham Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 9:10 AM
Nothing beats a good summer storm to clear and cool the air. Thankfully soup back on the menu lol. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Ahh...
Horsman Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 7:50 AM
Love this, Kim the construction and shape, blend so well with the wonderful poetry.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Thank you so much, Harry!
Daniel Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 6:29 AM
God's air conditioner is far better, I must say, Kim:)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Yes! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 11:27 AM
Yes! :)
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