the sometimes green

thoughts on the hot summer storm

the sometimes green
of the deceptively delicate
tamarack tree
beckons ...
bending in the hot summer wind
the sun feels delicious
even as the air oppresses --
the storm approaches
I can feel it under my skin;
awaiting the coolness
of your rain.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Summer storms....we can feel them brewing. The wind picks up and we know the rain will follow. The coolness of the rain is delightful after the heat of a summer day. Great imagery in this one. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[V]

I like your word choices and the allusions to nature. There's this softness about it and the way you sort of personify it in the end, which I really like. Nature is an inspiration.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes it most certainly is. Thank you for reading

[V]

You're welcome. And thank you again for your extended visit on my page today. I appreciate your reviews .

[jacob erin-cilberto]

what a terrific allegory---life throws those storms at us, and sometimes we actually need them to make our better times greener and more full of fertile happiness---

j.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. Being in the outdoors can be so inspiring.

[Papaya]

This is stunning KL. Inspired by the storm last night??
It was such a welcome relief from the heat.

[Lyn Anderson]

yes, I was walking just before it hit. Gave me goosebumps.:) Thank you for the stunning. I like that word.

[Papaya]

yeah well, I was looking at a picture of you when I wrote stunning.
(Ok, not really. I'm just practicing my pick up lines for next Friday night at the bar. Although, I think just "Can I buy you a beer?" might work for most guys.)

[Lyn Anderson]

oh man, I am pretty sure YOU just saying hi would work for most guys.:)

[Papaya]

lol :) I'm all set then!