The Day Began Hot and Humid

A bright sunny day
With some puffy clouds
They had images of faces
The temperature high
No birds in the sky
The squirrels were hiding

No one is outside
They were inside
With air conditioning
Having a co, drink
Just relaxing in the 
        cool air
Reading or answering mail

All of a sudden the sky
Is very dark the sun left
Grey color clouds appear
Getting darker even more
So dark the sky is black
The rain poured down quickly

The ground got soaked 
It rained for several hours
Getting darker even more
So dark the sky is black
The rain poured down quickly

The ground got soaked
It rained for several hours
Then quickly as it began
The rain slowed down
The dark clouds cleared
In the sky sunshine appeared

The squirrels came out
Looking for food
The birds looking for worms
The grass looked brighter
Flowers taller and grass greener
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Lee Sr. Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 11:47 AM
Beautifully said and done...marvelous imagery... kind of Tom Sawyer like... Write on James
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 12:13 PM
Hello James Edward Lee Sr. Thank you for such a wonderful comment. Summer is my favourite season. My friend have a nice day.
B. Avatar
August 20, 2019 at 9:52 AM
I really enjoyed your creativity, Darlene.. Excellent imagery! A lovely free verse.. Just recently had heavy soaking rain, as you decribed.. Have a blessed day, my friend..
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 20, 2019 at 12:05 PM
Hello Robertina B. we had a thunder storm last night. I like the sound of thunder. Thank you for the lovely comment.Thank you and you also have a blessed daymy friend.
Kinch  Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 2:00 AM
Great poem Darlene. When the air is hot and humid, everything is sticky, how we rejoice in that downpour of rain.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 16, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Hello Elizabeth,yes after a hot humid day we are always graceful for a rain storm to cool off. I would prefer a sun shower after that shower comes a rainbow. have a nice day my friend.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 8:49 AM
I love the smell of the air after a storm. This piece paints a vivid picture with all your details. Well done. HugsRick.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Hello Richard Lamoureux,thank you so much. I also like that smell. It is so refreshing.Thank you so much for yoour lovely comment. Hugs Darlene.
Poetry Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 8:37 AM
DEAR DARLENE, HERE HAPPENS THIS PHENOMENON NEARLY DAILY ... THE SKY CLEAN AND LIGHT THEN DARK AND THE RAIN TURNS CURRENTLY ... THE RESULT IS ALMOST THE SAME, ONLY WE DON'T NEED TO USE AIR CONDITIONING ... YOUR DESCRIPTION IS PERFECT, YOUR POEM HAS GREAT VALUE ... SALUTE MY GIRLFRIEND ... ALKAS
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 12:52 PM
Hello Alkas Poetry,Oh you do not use air conditioning! We do when hot and humid. Thank you for the lovely comment. I am going through a rough time right now, with a sickness in the family. It will be rough for awhile. have a nice day my friend.
Messina Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 6:29 AM
Lovely poem Darlene. It's amazing how fast a day can turn. You described it perfectly. I like this! Hugs Charlie
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 10:35 AM
Hello Charles Messina,yes it is amazing how a day can turn differently weather wise.I am pleased that you like this poem. have a nice day my friend.
Romios Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:27 PM
I am with Gershon on this one... Chicago bred...perfect picture. Thank you for commenting on my poem earlier today, my friend, with a heart. Panagiota
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 10:38 AM
Hello Panagiota, I have never been to Chicago i live in Canada. It was just a fluke I got the Chicago weather. You are welcomed . i do enjoy your poems. have a nice day my friend.
Adams Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:24 PM
we are in for some of that weather again tomorrow...enough of the rain for me already....enjoyed this read tonight :) hugs
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 13, 2019 at 12:55 PM
Hello Sandra Adams, it is hot and humid here today. The rain we were to have has passed us by. When it will be thunder showers it will be very strong and noisy. Thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice day my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 5:44 PM
That hot humid weather sure brings a downpour of rain. But afterwards the air is fresher and things cool down . Tom
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Hello Tom, after the hot humid weather has come ,we do need the rain. So because of the humid weather we get thunder showers that seem to last all morning or noon. Yet we need the rain. have a nice day my friend.
Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 2:06 PM
Do you live in the Midwest, Darlene? You've painted a picture that just screams 'Chicago in the Summertime.' Best wishes, Gershon
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 12, 2019 at 8:21 AM
Hello Gershon Wolf , no I live in Canada in the province of Ontario. Best wishes Darlene.
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