Morning Rain

morning rain falls in the valley keeping

the walkers and bikers inside... cars drive

through puddles that splash out on the

animals hiding in the tall grasses beside

the country roads...  birds sit on branches

feeling the rain slide down their feathers

while hummingbirds sit on feeders to

protect their red food...  cats curl up on

laps due to the changing weather and 

wonder if winter has arrived earlier than

they had expected...  open door allow the

light to illuminate the insides rather than

burn unnecessary energy as the crisis has

now extended outside of the city proper...

morning rains feed the creeks and streams

that feed the rivers and lakes that provide

opportunities for recreation - boating and

camping - before the weather closes down

its accesss and all we can do is drive by

and imagine what it would be like when it

warms back up a tad...  picnics under the

shelters keep their guests dry while making

it difficullt to light the fire without gas...

sandwiches made at home with chips come

to the rescue and many leave early since

the rain has created too much boredom.

10 September 2022