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The Smell of Rain

After the rain,
came the smell 
of rain
as the earth
vaporized its
pleasure at
its renewed
fecundity
felt deep within.

The musty scent
of dampness
loaded with aromas
and fragrances,
wafted up from
damp organic stuff.

Wetted by drips
and drops, and
scattered splatter spots
daubed on the
parchment of 
dryness, the smell
of rain arose,
in a spiral,
curling upward.
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Rodrigues Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Love the imagery of the final verse… the smell of rain arose, in a spiral, curling upward
Anderson Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Thanks very much, cheers
Andresen Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 1:37 AM
- A lovely poem, John :) - The smell of rain ... especially after a hot summer day ... lovely :) -
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