There's a crackle in the air— the static buzz of a summer storm brooding in the sky Summer storms are magical... I like to dance in the summer rain unlike the winter rain, when I hide indoors away from the biting cold and wet. Today dark clouds build in the west— the air feels hot, filled with static electricity Nothing but a torrential downpour and the loudest claps of thunder would send me running for cover now. A summer storm is on the way I can feel it... I imagine myself running and playing in the warmth of that sparkling summer rain. I know this rain gives life— I wait for the parched grass to turn green again. Please let it rain! So Mote it Be! © Colleen M. Chesebro
I rarely write freestyle poetry, but after my walk today, all I could think about was how parched my part of Michigan has become. In my neighborhood, the friendly sounds of grass mowing, has altogether ceased. The grass doesn’t grow without the rain. Our city water is costly, and with the economic restraints on our budgets already maxed out; we choose not to water the grass.
If only it would rain!
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EXcellent poem. I do hope it rains for you soon.
Thanks, Darlene. It’s so dry. Our grass is crispy!
A splendid poem to which I can relate.
In the Northeast we are experiencing severe drought conditions.
It’s been rough this summer around the world. I hope it rains soon. 🙏🏻❤️
Loved your poem and thoughts dear Colleen… Living in England Rain is something normal here. Except this year we had a very dry Spring and now a very Hot Summer… So going without rain for long,long periods as you do there must be hard.. So many places parched, while others have had over excessive amounts of rain and flooding…
Its interesting that water on Earth will always remain the same as it evaporates and condenses back down into rain… Its just where it drops that makes a difference…
I am reminded of a speech I think President Johnson spoke in 1962 when he said
” “HE WHO CONTROLS THE WEATHER, WILL CONTROL THE WORLD”
A quote you can look up and find much information on.. 🙂
Much love my friend and hope it rains for you soon…. <3 I will beat my drum and ask for rain… <3 both sides of the Pond…. less work on my arms in carrying water to our allotment plot.. <3 🙂
Thanks so much, Sue. With the cost of water, and everything else so out of control, we’ve not watered the grass much depending on the rains to come. Fingers crossed they do. I can’t imagine lugging water to your garden. I know England has been super hot this year. Let’s hope we get the rains in the fall and everything can recover. ❤️
Like wise, grass, lawns will recover given time .. Food plants are in need however..
I have no doubts rains, floods and blizzards are on the cards… Just keeping our energy high for nothing is ever as it seems…. Even though it may seem to be getting worse…. There are those who ‘Think They’ hold the control strings at the moment….
But I am very much looking forward to them being cut soon.. 🙂 And many may be surprised in the not to distance future
Stay positive Colleen…. Much love <3
Here’s to your poem bringing you some much-needed rain!
Yes! We need it so badly. Thanks, Liz. 💜
You’re welcome, Colleen.
I’m so sorry to hear about Michigan – a fantastic poem, and I hope it works. Toni x
Me too, Toni. It’s strange weather everywhere isn’t it?
Oh my. I wish you rain.
Rain and miracles.
Lovely poem, Colleen dearest.
Let it rain; Make it rain:
https://youtu.be/hD5hIqeKNVE
Thanks, Selma. You’re so sweet. 💜
So mote it be, both there and here. Flooded June 3rd-no rain since….
We’ve only had a stray shower that barely gets the sidewalk wet… so I totally understand. ❤️
Tell you what. If we get some, we will send it your way! Boogie on girl!!
Sounds good but I think I usually send it your way! 🤣 Wow, it’s dry. 🥵
I wish you rain and magic, Colleen! We’ve had rain off and on for the last three days and I am grateful for every drop.
Yay for rain! It is just so dry… I look forward to the rain.
Thankfully over this way we are not in a drought. Though we did have about ten days straight with temps in the 90’s – There are some brown spots, but mostly green prevails. Perhaps especially in the back where I’ve got so many trees to shade the ground?
Gentle rain for all in need. (((Hugs)))
I don’t have any trees in the back except the Japanese weeping cherry we planted this year. The previous owner didn’t plant any trees. It’s sad, really.
Some neighborhood associations have odd rules. I have neighbors that didn’t plant any trees because they didn’t want to rake. But they end up with the other nieghbors leaves anyway (perhaps not as much?).
No there are tons of trees around us. The previous owner was a single mom. She had no extra money, I’m sure.
🙂
Fingers crossed, hoping you get rain soon! I loved your poem, Colleen. Beautiful! ❤️
Thanks, Gwen. We’ve lived in the high desert of AZ before so I know how intense those monsoons can be. I hope you’re all well and your computer is working. 💜
Yes! I like this poem a lot because it rings so very true about the energy of a summer rain storm, and presented me with such clear sensations of what these rain showers feel like. Great stuff.
Thanks so much. I sure hope it rains soon. Today’s promise of rain produced two drops! That was it.
Ooops. Wetter here …
Doing a rain dance for you Sis. I love your freestyle. I am quite drawn to that style since I got hooked on Frank Prem’s poetry. <3
It’s basically just wring prose with a lot of imagery. It has a place but not my favorite. It’s a challenge to write syllabic forms and that fills my heart. You write what makes you happy. ❤️
<3
I wish I could bundle up our storm clouds and share them with you. I also enjoy thunderstorms. They are soothing to me. I loved your poem, Colleen, and I do hope you get rain very soon. 🙂
Thanks, Yvi. It’s such strange weather anymore.
Fabulous Colleen.
https://youtu.be/hrnhpNw7hUI
Wow! How did you reply with an image? I love it. Look the grace in her stance! <3
I believe if you put this into your search or YouTube you will find the video
https://youtu.be/hrnhpNw7hUI
It’s amazing, Willow! WOW!! <3
It’s beyond amazing 💜
I’ll say! Wow!! <3
Yes 😀😀