Autumn rains are different
from the rains of any other season. Spring rains, often in the form of
turbulent thunderstorms, bring the earth to life. Autumn rains get the earth
ready for bed, ready for its long winter rest. Like a little kid, the earth needs
a drink of water before settling in for a long night.
We are thankful to have
just had a 24-hour constant soft rain – what the Germans call a “Dauerregen.”
The chickens stayed in their snug house all day, chatting and engaging in rainy
day activities. I stayed inside, too, reading and making soup. Leaves fell with
the rain, littering the patio and picnic table with golden coins.
When I turned off my
bedside lamp last night, lay back, and closed my eyes, soft patters against the
window sang an irresistible lullaby.
Copyright
2014 by Shirley Domer
1 comment:
How lovely! We, too, had long lasting rain and gusty breezes. One 'breeze' blew my pot off the side porch. Quilts are on beds and I am under them.
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