The Smell of Rain

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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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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/6/2023 5:54:00 AM

Love the imagery of the final verse… the smell of rain arose, in a spiral, curling upward

John Anderson
Date: 6/6/2023 9:35:00 AM

Thanks very much, cheers

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/6/2023 1:37:00 AM

- A lovely poem, John :) - The smell of rain ... especially after a hot summer day ... lovely :) -