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Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Strange Meteorology
Pin pricks
these rain drop darts
colder than we'd thought...
Rain darting
copse to field
then field to lake
and back to copse.
Spiralling indeed.
Our eyes have followed it
above the heathered hills.
We are agreed
the shower returning
airborne in the sense of everyday
seems not to touch the surface of the lake
so bright the light reflecting there.
Day darkens
and the lake's arms open,
welcome back the darts
which pit the surface.
Tiny craters
each with its tall steeple
placed dead centre.
(Strange, I had not noticed them before.)
Short lived, of course,
as everything is bound to be
in such a spiralling universe.
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This is truly beautiful Dave. I stood mesmerised and watched the rain return to the lake.
So much more interesting than 'It poured with rain'. I shall never look at rain in quite the same way again.
wow. wonderful imagery man....i love the rain...and we have gotten enough of it this week...ha...its cool to just watch...and listen to its symphony....you took me right there....
An amazing poem. Great descriptions.
Rain drops ARE like darts, aren't they? And...yes...everything in this universe is short lived. Raindrops, human, alas....everything. You've got me thinking, Dave.
This is so gorgeous! Wow!
How acutely observed. Steeples. I have never seen those in raindrops on water before. Now I will look out for them. Another good poem, Dave. You do so many.
It is all transient~but we tend not to see that, by way of our emotions. ~Mary
observation! lovely
ALOHA from Honolulu
Comfort Spiral
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The life cycle of a raindrop, within the spiral of Nature's whole.
There is a beauty here that brings a lump to the throat and a sense of connectedness to all life.
I am SO moved.:)
I hope you are feeling better today, Dave?:)
Beautiful Dave you have really captured a feeling that I love
A dazzling, mesmerising meditation.
Elephant's Child
Thank you, a lovely comment.
jabblog
In time maybe it will wash away! Thanks.
Brian
Thanks for saying so.
Carl
Good to hear this. Much thanks.
Mary
Nature always does that to me. Thanks for your comments.
Mama Zen
Thank you very much.
Jenny
Yes, in the craters made by the rain drops. I can't claim to have seen them before - or since, for that matter!
Frankand Mary
Welcome to you both and many thanks for your observation.
Cloudia
Thanks.
Ygraine
And I too am moved. Thank you so much. (Much better, thank you.)
mindlovemisery
Thank you for saying so. Much appreciated.
Tommaso
Wow, a really great comment. Thanks.
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