Night rains wet the forest.
Walk with me into the piney dampness of early morning.
Glistening droplets spangle the boughs.
Pale poppies sip the moisture.
Drenched Columbine raise their heads.
Chiming Bells sway gently in the breeze.
Marsh Marigolds get their feet wet.
Water drips a melody onto our heads.
We are cleansed by the nighttime rain.
I'm jealous! Send some of that rain here, please! (Beautiful, my dear.)
ReplyDeleteAaaaah, sweet, beautiful, nourishing, earth-quenching rain. You have captured it's essence perfectly. I am "home" in San Diego now, relaxing and looking at a big thunder cloud, curious if it will produce any rain for us here. (I'll be happy either way- got to get out & hike without smoke today!)
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So beautiful. We have rain here today Barb. I'm so glad summer found its way to your door. Carol
ReplyDeleteHi BARB! I am so happy to see your post! I had to do some serious catching up here this afternoon! 3 of your posts! The Bride and Groom are so darn adorable! The beach was beautiful, I love the history channel, we watch it whenever we get the chance to I loved your post with the turtle lesson! I think I have actually watched an episode of it on the history channel! The grandies are adorable! The flowers were amazing...ahhh yes life is good isn't it? I am very happy too...
ReplyDeleteAll is so sparkling fresh after a quenching. Almost puts me on sensory overload and I love it.
ReplyDeleteWe've gotten some nice rains.
Good morning Barb!
ReplyDeleteI am envious of your cool summer!
I could not sleep well with the heat and humidity last night.
Now I feel cool with your wet forest, drenched flowers, and melody of drips!!
I am happy with this fresh morning.
Have a good day!
Tomoko.
my favorite smell is the smell of the morning after a night's downfall.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this amazing photo essay. Every photo was stunning.
ReplyDeleteAh, such a nice walk and I didn't even get my shoes wet.
ReplyDeleteThat Columbine is perfect.
Your pictures and poetic words make me sigh and I'm feeling a little less stressed all of a sudden.:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the walk down that well worn path with what I think is Red Paintbrush along the sides. I always love your photos of the wildflowers and those in your garden, Barb.
ReplyDeleteIt has rained every afternoon for a week here. I prefer it to the fire danger! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post Barb. I love the refreshing drops glistening on morning grass and flowers. Well, I love the morning, even without the remnants of a welcome rain.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the flowers but what really got me is the photo of the trail in the woods. I'm really wanting to go find a trail up in the mountains now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always, Barb! How I love those hiking paths in your region of the world.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always Barb. We used to wish for night rains (only)..when we lived and gardened in Oregon! All the benefits and none of the drippy days.
ReplyDeleteBut t's perfect weather in OR now -- dry, sunny, no need for heat OR A/C... nice breezes. Life IS good.
The rain only adds to the beauty of nature. In small amounts that is! Love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe earth always seems refreshed after a rain, with the air clear and crisp and the plants renewed.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, Barb. It was a beautiful walk.
I love that you showed the gifts of rain, the pure beauty of a dripping world after the earth has been nourished once again.
ReplyDeleteRain has it's own special beauty!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you appreciate the rain -- I am tired of having so much of it this year. I am now enmjoying being without precipitation for a couple weeks now. As always, I enjoy your photo hikes and wish I were there to go along.
ReplyDeleteI left a message below for your post there. I missed it as I haven't been on computer much because of my allergies causing sight problems now.
Its raining here too Barb in Mumbai, very heavily too!!
ReplyDeleteThese pics are lovely, the rains make for beautiful weather and provide much needed relief from the rearing summer heat!!!
Have a wonderful Sunday:)
Rain enriches and revives nature. These lovely flowers with rain droplets remind me of the relatively cool rainy season. Now that rains is over, we are having scorching and sweltering days. I wish I could escape to your world and meet the blue chiming bells. Have a happy weekend, Barb.
ReplyDeleteYoko
Wonderful images! Can smell the freshness, and feel the crisp morning dew from here. Ahhhhhh!
ReplyDeleteSweet hugs,
Sierra Rose
Beautiful photos Barb. I love the Columbine. I tried to grow some twice but both times it died. I guess it doesn't like it here?
ReplyDeleteLove Di ♥
Even though we've had more than our share of rain this summer, your pictures remind me why I love its presence in my life. Gorgeous (as always)!
ReplyDeleteSo refreshing - I love all the drops caressing the flowers.
ReplyDeleteOh how LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell the piney air!
ReplyDeleteA freshly rained on forest is one of life's greatest pleasures.
I bet your rain is making tons of your readers jealous. We NEED some badly.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the droplets beautifully.