The rain has stopped
The stars are out
IT'S Been a wet week
If you know what I am talking about
With my punt on a job, up a creek, well, the Lord's been good to me, this week.
Last night as I drove down into the valley, in the rain, large drops exploded, on the road, frogs were dancing, or maybe the toads?
Whatever it was, it was hard to see, a not so familiar road glory be!
Got to the boat (prepared for a swim), but the tide was just right, I could just step in.
Pumped and bailed, for about an hour, home by midnight, had a hot shower.
Up at six, still raining: wheelbarrow is full of water; not time for debate; rain is easy up, no time to wait.
Down to the boat: she's half full, bailing her out, I am feeling quite grateful.
It's a half hour trip, upriver in the boat. I put on my board shorts, expecting to get soaked.
But I stayed dry! No rain to mention. Got the other two boat dry, well, that was my intention!
The creek was running out hard, and all the gullies flowing.
With the new moon approaching,
Big tides are near.
I guess when this is over, I might enjoy a beer.
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We all bail when the water starts coming in. A great tale in poetic form. A metaphor as well.
A lovely write and message, we are guilty of panicking and sometimes bailing out when the water starts coming in, enjoyed the read
I enjoy the rain. Being from an island like Puerto Rico, we experience much of it, so I can deeply relate to its presence. It's May, and the news is already discussing the upcoming hurricane season, urging the populace to prepare. I enjoyed reading your poem—it flows like a rushing creek, strong and steady. Thank you for sharing; it was an excellent piece. I invite you to read some of my rain poems in MPS.
Thanks, will do.
Hope the weather has been kind to you. 🕊️🙏🏻
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