August Thunder

3 weeks ago by @rdlinder

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When the date is summertime
There's no rain, that is our clime
Nary do a drop we see
World is brown, despite our plea

But sometimes you have to wonder
When we hear some August thunder
Bringing with it sheets of rain
Is drought over? Inches gained?

As we ease into the Autumn
Seeing it as Winter's bottom
Leaves that thirsted for the wet
Now cannot adhere as yet

Silently they hit the ground
Cool air now is all around
Then the heat returns with vengeance
Boldly paying no allegiance

Elsewhere in this land we love
Winter falls from far above
Gentle snowflakes from the sky
But at home, we're still bone dry

There's no rain in California
When it's needed, here to warn you
Finally it sees it day
Floods that wash all else away

Mother nature has a fit
Burn scars on the face of it
Water flowing, no control
Only hope to save our souls

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