Words on Refreshing Rain
Words on Refreshing Rain
I
You must climb mountains
reach for highest of peaks
to fall from the sky.
Bring on the flooding
ten hours of gentle rain
thunder to wake us.
Too warm for a snow
grey clouds move over valley
this overcast day.
Our pitcher seems full
enough to bring back the spring
in our weary step.
To take lonely walks
within yellow rabbit brush
examinations.
II
Life will find a way
by supplying basic needs
to those who can see.
This condensed vapor
the world found in one droplet
cold, atmospheric.
Watching the sun rise
back into daily routine
to breath in colors.
Mothers and children
hold colorful umbrellas
beautiful raincoats.
In soil for our food
water that flows through the world
particles of breath.
III
The purples and pinks
filter through barren branches
bring color to clouds.
Heavy rain triggers
mudslides and rockslides and floods
best to stay indoors.
Little lakes on tar
lift the rubber off the road
soaks us to the bone.
With our covered feet
we splash in all these puddles
happy in water.
Through smells of coffee
this morning embraces me
and I feel alive.
IV
The thirst of my lawn
after the last snowfall melts
expressed dull color.
Farmers will make pits
ponds to collect rain water
this boon from Rain God.
A plant moves its leaves
towards the promise of life
roots towards moisture.
Stop to feel the rain
let’s do more than just get wet
take a deep, deep soak.
Piles of river rock
ornamental in purpose
glimmer in a flood.
V
Outside the rain pours
in falling rivers above
my home and my path.
Seasonal monsoon
many smiles through the down pour
our spirits earthbound.
In the ground roots search
beginning to feel water
soaking in to soil.
Rain can erode rock
power to chisel the stone
rain has made mountains.
VI
Joy in this calmness
a reason to celebrate
collect each raindrop.
“Let the rain know you“
let the grace of water in
an invitation.
Invite all your friends
celebrate this rainy day
dance until soaked through.
Like a light slow rain
these thoughts form in small droplets
to provide water.
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Ahhh. Haiku overflow. Lol. Excellent haikus my friend. Lovely imagery and pictures to go along with the writing. I specifically loved the first image, it reminded me of a spot so serene with the gentle rain coming down. Excellent work.
Wonderful sentiments on cleansing rains, Jamie. I love these Haiku, you penned them so well. Great work.
Jamie , There is nothing so refreshing than a beautiful full storm when it’s been dry and hot or perhaps more soul wrenching than a three week wet , cold , long drawn out spell of rain ! I love those images , awesome writing ………Ed
Thank you Paul, Ed, and Phyllis for your inspiring comments. I am deeply appreciative. Jamie