That Which Only The Rain Can Bring

 

Whether you appear as the monsoon

Heavy and bold

Unrelenting and forceful

Or the gentle softness that creeps in unnoticed

Heavenly and comforting

Offering nourishment and serenity

Whether you appear as the greatest lightning storm

Your electric power seemingly destructive

Clearing the earth of negative energies

Or the heavy mists embracing all before them

Bearing healing, beauty and stillness

Providing opportunities for new beginnings

In whichever form you may present yourself

No other force is able to match

The gifts in which you swathe our earth

For within your embrace offerings are showered upon us

Puddles created bring joy to any child

Relief is offered to those with thirst

Within your soothing touch

My skin is caressed by your gentleness

Providing moments of sheer delight and gratitude

For without you there is no hope

All that is nature will wither and disappear

Your immense power the life force of all

I find healing in each one of your droplets

Protection in the rumbling of your deafening thunder

Exhilaration in the brilliance of your lights

I fear you not

For you are my protection, my comfort

Surrounded by your presence 

All else fades into the distance

 Thanks to Tarryn for the exquisite photo of the electrical storm in the desert near Aggenys - Northern  Cape, South Africa.