Then came the long awaited precious rain,
With thunderous applause midst lightning strikes,
Relentless hailstones causing joyous pain,
Fast thawing ice in torrents breaching dikes;
For weeks, nay months, thick clouds had come and gone,
Mean, tantalising omens came to naught,
As living, all, to drought’s embrace were drawn,
And each new dawn with dangers fresh were fraught;
Unshackled from restraints, to wit, unknown,
The weather gods their pent up passions vent,
Reducing one and all to moan and groan,
Until smidgens of energy are spent;
In aftermath, raw anger wasteland leaves,
Yet, faith new cloth of restoration weaves!
©Meanderings 2016
It poured here today. The weather gods must have read your sonnet 😊 Hugs! ❤️
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oh my I love, love, love the last line! What hope it brings to lives frought with distress.
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Thanks Mel…..Don’t you forget those lines…. 😉 Hugs! ❤
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I won’t and if I do, you’ll pen another lovely iambic pentameter reminder 🙂
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Bless you….. 😉 Hugs! ❤
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Love the pace and rhythm of this – terrific!
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Thanks Gill! Appreciated…. Hugs!
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So beautiful x
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Thank you. Hugs!
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So welcome x
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Ahhhh … the mysteries of Mother Nature! Beautiful poem! Hugs! 🙂
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Thank you, Jill! Hugs! ❤
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You made me want to put a raincoat on…I feel clear and thundery air from your post hovering around in the atmosphere.I suspect you are getting some rain…..
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Thanks Vicky….Both sonnets were written as I reflected on Weather conditions in some parts of southern Africa……quite mild weather over here… 😉 Hugs!
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Those opening lines are stunning! I love this sonnet twists and turns until unwholesome (where we began) transmutes into wholesome (where we all want to be). Bravo!
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Thanks Mel…..You certainly ‘know’ my style….. Hugs!<3 ❤
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You’re welcome 🙂 I love your style, and I admire your skill sir! 🙂
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Thanks Mel……Sentiments are mutual….I assure you. Hugs! ❤
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You’re welcome 🙂 and thank you
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