Águas de Março

March rains are called "Águas de Março" in Brasil

The cool breeze and pure moisture,
from the vast bule above,
A blessing of Mother Nature.
First drops of rain like dew drops on my lips,
Softly reaching my soul, like lover's kiss.

As it pours down,
Runs in microstreams on my skin,
Slowly evaporating warmth from frame.
As the heavy rain drenches me,
from head to toes,
Wrapped in water logged and tranparent Clothing,
Under the open skies,I feel being in a bath!

Slushing through the rivers of brown,
That's gaining ebb and flow on the slopes of town,
Lapping at the sidewalks,and lamp posts,
The force of the flow a gentle massage between my toes
I become part of the elements of nature
As the dry leaves and candy wrappers swimming in circles
Adrift to the unknown; the freedom of joy!
Rains of march whash away,
the grimes of yesterdays.
Sun makes another sheepish attempt to start the day!

Author's Note

There is a beautiful duet by Tom Jobim and Elis Regina called " Águas de Março"(1974).onYouTube.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

Maravilhoso! It is a wonder to watch the rain, to feel it covering you, drenching body and soul. But it is even more vibrant to realize the rain is not something other, we are a part of it, nature is alive in us and we are connected deeply to all that lives and moves around us. So powerful! Adorei o título ... Estou tentando aprender português ... devagar!

[Mrudula Rani]

Muito obrigada. Você sao de Brasi? Muito prazer conhecê-lo.

[Mrudula Rani]

Before I could add few more words it got posted ( the WC site has become hyperactive) It is very nice hearing from you in português. Thank you very much for the lovely review. Tudo de bom. Uma abraço.

[An owl on the moon]

Prazer em conhece-lo também. Eu sou dos Estados Unidos. Viajei a Lisboa há pouco tempo, e tenho amigos no Brasil. It would be wonderful to travel to Brasil one day! Ate mais, uma abraço.

[Neville]

The way that you wrote/crafted these words, made me feel as if I was standing beside you watching those dry leaves and candy wrappers do their little circular dance..........Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Even simple act of nature becomes magic, when I share them with dearest friend . Thank you my friend for your sweet words- abraço

[Neville]

Those simple acts of nature are indeed magic...N

[Mrudula Rani]

I agree with you. Thank you for the visit. it is always a pleasure hearing from you.

[Neville]

You know how to make a guy feel good......

[Mrudula Rani]

Only the guys I admire and adore!

[Paul Bell]

It Rains here the whole year round. So we sort of take it for granted.
But rain definitely is life in some parts of the world.
You can see why people celebrate it.
But at the moment, I'm building an Igloo. It's not going well. lol

[Mrudula Rani]

I love rain. It is like eternal summer here( iam not much of a sun worshipper) and after April rains become scarce .