Morning Promises

8/22/2024

Good morning blog friends!

In the high desert of Arizona, we are in the midst of the monsoon season. The heavens are very active these days - with thunder, lightning, and hail. I love the energy and the surprises.

Colleen Chesebro invites us to reflect on our experience of the season. My simple tanka and a morning photo offer a glimpse of the daily experience in this locale. Sometimes the clouds pass us by, but often they visit with a fury. I hope you enjoy this peek.

My seasonal words are shades of rain, thunder rumbles, and monsoon. 😊

Wherever you live, I hope nature is kind to you. My daughter lives in Connecticut, and she's felt the brunt of the recent storm. Rain is much needed in many parts of the country, but when it is a lengthy deluge, it can be destructive. Be safe, my friends.

28 Comments

Priscilla Bettis link

8/23/2024 02:19:17

Sorry to hear your daughter's area got deluged. We are in one of the dry areas of the country and could sure use some rain! Beautiful poem and picture, Gwen!

Gwen

8/23/2024 05:25:22

Thank you, Priscilla. We are grateful for every drop we get. An added plus is that I don't need to water the garden. 😊

Liz Gauffreau link

8/23/2024 05:32:48

I love how your photo and poem teach me something something new about the desert!

Gwen

8/23/2024 09:04:12

Thanks, Liz. I'm so glad to hear that! 🌞

Thomas Wikman link

8/23/2024 07:07:37

You are right, lots of rain at once can be pretty destructive. Right now it is very dry and hot here in northern Texas but last year we had severe flooding, which was not fun. I am sorry your daughter was in a storm. it is interesting you call the rainy period Monsoon. I was in India on a business trip during the Monsoon period. I loved your Monsoon poem.

Gwen

8/23/2024 09:05:44

Thank you, Thomas. Since I was a kid, I've wanted to visit India - and that hope is yet to be realized. 🌞

John Howell link

8/23/2024 08:00:14

Boy, do I envy the rain. I wish we could get some. Your poem reminded me of how the air smells after a storm. Always a joy.

Gwen

8/23/2024 09:08:07

I understand that envy, because we've been waiting quite a while for rain. It rained more last night, so we've more than we need now. Like you, I love the freshness after a storm. Hope you get the needed rain soon. 🌞

Jacqui link

8/23/2024 09:09:48

I love the unusual mix of words--thunder and optimism, monsoon and grandeur. Lovely, Gwen.

Gwen

8/23/2024 15:47:14

Thanks so much, Jacqui. It's fun to play with words, especially with seasonal prompts. 🌞

Jan Sikes

8/23/2024 10:45:19

Each piece of nature is beautiful, although often it does become destructive. You captured it in your poem, dear Gwen. Love the photo and the poem!

Gwen

8/23/2024 15:47:50

Thank you, Jan. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 🌞

Tim Dittmer link

8/23/2024 13:10:16

Nice poem, Gwen, describing the helpful monsoon season in Arizona.

Gwen

8/23/2024 15:49:13

Thanks, Tim. I hope the change in seasons is offering you some rain as well. 🌞

Annette Aben

8/23/2024 16:31:37

teasing shades of rain... awesome phrase!

Gwen

8/23/2024 16:36:56

Ohhh, so happy you liked that phrase. Big smiles. 🌞

willowdot21 link

8/24/2024 02:05:28

Hi Gwen our weather has changed again and we took are back to rain and storms. Our island is battered and bashed. The UK is probably smaller than any of your states so we do get similar wear in all four countries... We get huge storms...for us maybe not for you.... And their not all natural some are political but I won't touch on that. I hope you and all your family stay dry, safe and happy 💜

Gwen

8/24/2024 10:08:27

Thank you, dear Willow, for your kind wishes and for explaining about the UK weather. Because the U.S. weather is varied, it's a frequent topic of conversation. 🌞

Balroop Singh link

8/25/2024 09:39:58

Monsoon grandeur inspires! A lovely tanka, Gwen.

Gwen

8/26/2024 05:36:56

Thank you, Balroop. 🌞

Robbie Cheadle

8/25/2024 12:49:40

Hi Gwen, this is a lovely poem. Very vivid.

Gwen

8/26/2024 05:37:18

Thank you, Robbie. 🌞

Colleen link

8/25/2024 12:55:25

Gwen, I hope your daughter is okay. The weather has been crazy this summer. Take care and here's to another new week ahead of us.

Gwen

8/26/2024 05:37:51

Thanks so much, Colleen. 🌞

Dan Antion link

8/25/2024 17:48:14

I hope your daughter's home wasn't damaged in the storm, Gwen. We had a short but powerful storm roll through again today. I hope you got the rain you need, but no damage.

Gwen

8/26/2024 05:38:55

Thank you, Dan. We're enjoying the shift in temps. It's much cooler because of the rains. 🌞

Rall link

8/28/2024 00:13:46

I like monsoon grandeur. Lovely poem.

Jules link

8/28/2024 06:23:19

Stay safe and dry. We are expecting some thunderstorms this afternoon - probably because the temps are riding in the high 90'sF with a real feel of 105!

It would be nice if we could give rain to those places that needed it. A deluge doesn't really help anyone. The last big storm here knocked another tree over the creek - not our yard this time. We've already cleared three trees - about one every ten years.

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