A Spring Rain........

                                                 

A Spring Rain can be so peaceful and yet it can also turn into a terrific thunder storm. Last night we and our surrounding areas had a bad storm .  It caused a lot of damage in many areas. We were fortunate this time to not get the damage from this storm.  Tornado watches were up all around.
I would like to ~Take the Time~ to share some pictures that I took yesterday and a few poems about Spring Rains.

                                                  
                                                      A Spring Rain by Raymond Foss

"The World is wet today

luxurious, damp, drenched

drops hug the leaves,

anoint the still budded lilac blossoms

before their blooming

rich purple and  plum

made richer by their watery skin

New leaves under the weight

droplets heavy, hanging

bowing the  white pine needles

undersides exposed to drink

drink in the morning

hushed in the rain

temperatures near the dew point

sprouts of just planted flowers

eager from the parched soil

new puddles bloom too

on the ground, the driveway

collect and gather

 without the smell of summer rain yet

tears splash and spread

silent shimmers,heralds, messengers

in the Spring rain."

There is something mystical about raindrops and puddles.

The Rain....by William Henry Davis

"I hear the leaves drinking rain

I hear rich leaves on top

Giving the poor beneath

Drop after drop;

Tis a sweet noise to hear

These green leaves drinking near,

And when the sun comes out,

After this rain shall stop,

A wondrous Light will fill

Each dark, round drop;

I hope the sun shines bright

Twill be a lovely sight."

"A Spring Rain"....by Raymond A. Foss

He was hidden in the nascent

emerging buds of the

lilac branches, singing his

ornate, urgent, compelling song

to the back of the hall

to the ladies, to the heavens

letting the world hear his

beautiful, erudite trill

shared in joy,

piercing the momentary gloom

of the gentle spring rain."

                                                                           


                                                               

The rain makes things grow greener and produces beautiful flowers. It fills our streams and rivers.

All forms of life are benefited by the Rain.

Hope you can ~Take the Time ~ to enjoy a rainy day. Nothing like a nice, soft , gentle Spring rain.

 Our prayers are with those who suffered damage during the storm last night.  This type of rain is not the type we can enjoy.  We have to always be prepared for what a storm can bring. And as our environment changes so does our weather. And not always the best way.

Have a good weekend. And stay safe and dry!!

hugs