We haven’t seen any substantial rain here in the southeastern U.S. in nearly six months. We’re now under severe drought conditions and I assume water rationing may be on the horizon.
But other than some slightly wilted plants in my yard, it isn’t immediately apparent until I get out into nature. On a recent walk at the dog park, we paused to look at Lake Jackson. Or, what’s left of Lake Jackson. In the photo above you can see just how bad the situation is. The water used to run all the way up to the tree line.
Where is the rain?
The cool, forgiving rain that used to
wash over us and keep us hydrated, keep
us cleansed and awash with promise?
Where is the rain?
The sudden downpours that filled the gutters and
washed away the debris, leaving behind a clean
slate and air that smelled of hopes and dreams?
Where is the rain?
The wonderful, clear liquid that gives life and
nurtures, allowing everything to grow and prosper, that
soaks the ground and nourishes the roots?
Where is the rain?
It breaks my heart to see nature suffering, but there’s not much that can be done until the rains return. I just hope the fish and turtles and other aquatic life can find some little spots still holding water.
RB
A life without rain would be a serious disaster for everyone.
It’s beginning to feel that way! Thank you for stopping by Luisa. 🙂
You’re most welcome, dear Richard 🤗
I wish we could turn our upcoming snow to rain and send it your way, Richard. 😢
That’s very kind of you, Dawn! We “may” get some rain this coming week. Fingers crossed!
It appears that global climate change is at work. Here in Nebraska, I watched robins hopping around my yard yesterday. They are never here in November.
Agreed, Swabby. And it’s going to have a ripple effect on everything, including those migration patterns. Hope you’re enjoying the late-season robins!
I do enjoy seeing them. I hope they went to wherever they go because we just began our November cold snap with strong winds. I believe wintry weather has finally settled in today.
I hope the drought breaks soon. We had a drought in Cape Town, ZA for three years. The last few months were nail biting. Water tanks in the garden and water tankers that provided water. Buckets catching bath and shower water for the toilets, etc etc And then winter came. I believe they have had such good rains since we left 😄
Oh, that must have been terribly difficult to live with. I’m hoping we’ll get a couple of days of steady showers soon.
Of course, now you’re in Scotland, so I imagine you see quite a bit of rain and greenery! 🙂
I hope you do too. Yes we don’t get as much rain as we imagined but it rains normally at least three times a week… It’s quite weird not having to bother about watering most of the year. Being in the borders next to the Tweed River is almost always green, it’s like heaven 😀
Without rain… life without rain would be without colours!
A good one… Richard 🌷😇
Oh, I like that, Aparna! We still have some green, but it’s fading to brown.
Thank you for stopping by!
… hoping to see the greenery around soon!!!
Always 😇
Wow Richard I can’t imagine going 6 months without rain!
It’s quite scary, especially living in an area that’s known for lots of rain. Hoping things will normalize soon!
Yes I really hope so for you all 🙏🏽
Heartfelt and raw. You get right to the point, as always. I like the poem. Thank you for sharing.
So very kind of you, Devonne!
Unseasonally warm temperatures have returned to normal and fortunately we’ve had plenty of rain, and snow. The ski areas closest to where we live will open next week.
Oh, that’s wonderful, Sheree. Hope you’re enjoying the seasonal change.
I am indeed, thanks Richard
Oh no! 😥
I was raised mainly in very rainy countries. And while rain isn’t always fun in the moment, it does make for a very green nature, which is awesome.
If only there would be a way to blow some rain into the areas that really need it! Also, for us to get a break, because the raincoat is probably my most worn outfit 😅
I am never quite sure how nature works.
I was in Egypt recently where they have the wonderful sea full of life. But on land… it was just sand and dryness. Respect to camels who actually seem to manage in that environment! Hopefully it will rain soon!
Ps. The post didn’t show up as the latest on your blog. You might have forgotten to mark it as “sticky post”. It can mess the popularity alogorythm a bit sometimes 😅
Ah, thanks for letting me know about the post visibility. I occasionally have to clear the cache on the site. Hopefully, it’ll show up soon!
And yes, please send some rain this way. If we don’t get some soon, we may end up looking like the Egyptian desert!🐪
Lovely images, Roy.
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