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Open Poetry #50

Water Ways

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2018-10-09 12:58 PM

The rain’s been falling for days
in fits and drizzles.
Slowly it soaked into the soil
until the soil could hold no more.
Then the water began to fill ditches
and stand in fields.
The river is on the rise.
Flood warnings go out
as the water spills out
across streets and roads.
Umbrellas and boots are trending
along with heavy sweaters and coats.
Furnaces are being turned on
for the first time this season.
Windows fog over
from bubbling pots on the stove
and ovens that sat idle
two weeks ago in the heat,
are baking up autumn treats.
Those that are sensitive to gray skies
are slowly succumbing to the gloom.
Others are getting claustrophobic
staying warm and dry inside.
Everyone is waiting for the rains to subside.
Maybe tomorrow or the next,
the sun will shine again.
But not for long they say,
more rain is on the way.
LGR©10/9/18

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

1 posted 2018-10-13 12:46 PM

Hello Lori, the weather has ups and Downs and sometimes it can be too much...I felt reading your poem, it could be the case, use great images, almost provocative against the weather, thanks for the excellent share
yann

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2018-10-14 07:37 AM

Thanks for being here Yann and commenting.
Seems like you and me are the only ones still talking. It means a lot. ~L

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2018-11-19 02:11 PM

Oh no, I'm still talking, just don't want to interrupt . . .

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2018-11-19 05:42 PM

Don't be silly Jerry, you are always welcome to join in. ~L

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