Living in the Gap
January 28, 2012 – Rain storm
While many find rainy days to be depressing, I’m beginning to find comfort in them. I think they’re anything but dreary…so much action! Today the downpour traveled with the wind. Rain pounded the ground, bouncing to crash again and again until it either seeped in the earth or built puddles upon the grass and streams along the pavement. The leaves on the bushes tinkled and clinked as the raindrops pinged away at them. The forsythia branches hung low from the weight of the falling clouds…the squalls continued to tear at it; its branches dragging low to the ground struggling to lift into the moving air and water. Blankets of rain sprayed the house and pavement, ranging from gentle drip drop splattering showers to thumping harsh torrents. The rainstorm seemed to be a drummer who just couldn’t find his beat. The drummer boy wore himself out, and as he napped the sun came out to play.
This is one of the best descriptions of a rain storm that I’ve read in a long time, SuziCate. It was a pleasure to read!
By: souldipper on January 28, 2012
at 2:21 am
Why thank you. We started out with a rainy morning and ended the day in sunshine.
By: suzicate on January 28, 2012
at 6:43 pm
The imagery awakened my mind’s camera as I read.
By: Carl D'Agostino on January 28, 2012
at 5:51 am
Thank you, Carl; that is a lovely compliment.
By: suzicate on January 28, 2012
at 6:44 pm
I think the rain we had came your way. It was pretty fierce at times. Love the imagery here. I enjoy a good rain for a few hours. Any longer and I get ansy for the sun.
By: Angelia Sims on January 28, 2012
at 6:42 am
Thanks for passing it along…it was a nice storm, but still happy when the sun came out.
By: suzicate on January 28, 2012
at 6:44 pm
“While many find rainy days to be depressing, I’m beginning to find comfort in them. I think they’re anything but dreary…so much action!”
I agree, Suzi. I ADORE rainy days. In fact, we had one yesterday.
“The rainstorm seemed to be a drummer who just couldn’t find his beat. The drummer boy wore himself out, and as he napped the sun came out to play.”
LOVED that!
Have a great Saturday…..X
By: Ron on January 28, 2012
at 8:58 am
It’s nice to have a rainy day here and there…can’t say I complained about the sunny weather today though…got outside for a little daytrip!
By: suzicate on January 28, 2012
at 6:46 pm
A vivid description of a rainy day. As I grow older, a rainy day seems to justify holing up inside with a book or my knitting or taking a nap. Perspectives change with the years.
By: Carol on January 28, 2012
at 11:55 am
Yes, it gives me a good excuse to do many of the things I often put off!
By: suzicate on January 28, 2012
at 6:46 pm
I love the rain . . . as long as it doesn’t stick around too long!
By: nrhatch on January 28, 2012
at 4:54 pm
Yes, good in moderation!
By: suzicate on January 28, 2012
at 6:47 pm
Wonderful description – very vivid imagery and a little humor at the end – great stuff, Suzi!
By: Sandra Bell Kirchman on January 28, 2012
at 11:45 pm
Thanks, Sandra…sometimes I have to have a little fun with it!
By: suzicate on January 29, 2012
at 8:58 am
Beautiful description of the rain. I also love rainy days (probably because they are infrequent where I live,) but I’m not crazy about the storms that come with lots of lightning and loud claps of thunder.
By: jannatwrites on January 29, 2012
at 12:02 am
I used to hate those kind of storm, but now I like them; as long as they’re not too long or violent…and it doesn’t take out the power…
By: suzicate on January 29, 2012
at 8:59 am
I take it you didn’t melt then!
By: pattisj on January 30, 2012
at 12:44 am
nah, not me!
By: suzicate on January 30, 2012
at 7:25 am
I love rainy days when I’m at home-not so much when I have grocery shopping to do.
By: Cmsmith on January 30, 2012
at 8:17 am
I admit I don’t like running errands in the rain; I prefer to be in the house.
By: suzicate on January 31, 2012
at 2:30 pm