This summer we have had lots of quick forming storms that dump rain. If you think about it, they’re nice because they water the flowers. They also help with high temperatures. The other side of the coin is you can get caught without an umbrella and get totally soaked. They also create violent lightning that may take out a smoke detector. (That happened in our house.)
Poetically speaking, however, the summer sun peeking out from a storm cloud is inspiring. Today, write a small poem that ponders summer storms. Please write in the comments and encourage other writers with your responses.
Summer Storm Shadorma
Like sea waves
cool my burning toes,
you pour out
suddenly
soaking me, summer shower,
holy water veil.
Margaret Simon, draft
Reflections on the Teche 
Love your line “holy water veil” – lots of meaning in there. I chose to write an elfchen:
Thunderstormarriving suddenly,bringing dark cloudsbursting with blustery raindrops— refreshing
Don’t know why that didn’t format correctly. Trying again:
Thunderstorm
arriving suddenly,
bringing dark clouds
bursting with blustery raindrops—
refreshing
The elfchen form is just right for this poem. I love “bursting with blustery raindrops.”
Rose, you’ve captured the summer storm with its quick arrival, and “bursting with blustery raindrops” is magical writing.
Love the cool of summer rains – we just has three days of 95 degree heat and high humidity! A bit much for this northern gal! Glad for the rain today and the cooling temps – back down in the 70’s. Easier breathing and no watering the gardens today! Love your poem!
Margaret, thanks for always being here. I look forward to writing a Wednesday poem with you all. The photo is beautiful, and it reminds me of the strength of the sun, even on cloudy days. “holy water veil” took my breath away when I read it. I wrote an elfchen too, like Rose.
Sunshine
Breaking through
Horizon’s long view
Present over the clouds
Peace
“Breaking through horizon’s long view” is a lovely image to conjure without the photo to go with it. Peace is a very fitting ending.
Denise, thanks for coming by. This photo was taken outside a hotel window when I was visiting my mom. I am praying for peace for her.