The Heatwave (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Sat, 20 Jul 2013
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14 comments
 

It melted the tarmac,
and buckled the rails,
it dried up the pond,
but the well never fails,
it bleached out the lawn,
left the farmers forlorn
until
a breath of a breeze
brought a cooling to ease,
and at dusk, Nell avowed
she had seen a small cloud,
and we woke to the sound
of rain thumping dry ground
and then in the morning
the country was glistening,
and we all felt relieved,
though we’d never believed
we ever would feel
we’d now had enough
of the hot golden stuff,
for a while.

Certificate U
Poem
Nature
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Denzella on
Rhiannonw, I love this poem. I like the way it breaks in the middle with 'until' and then as one reads on the reader feels the cooling breeze and that lovely smell that comes from the parched earth after the rain. Really enjoyed this one. You, like SSS are very good at nature poems. Moya
 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Moya. So glad to hear from you. I hope you are feeling a little stronger. Does the heat trouble you very much? The things that you picked up in your comment were what was on my mind as I wrote, so I'm glad they came across. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Canonette on
My daughter, CloudyOMuffin, likes this and so do I!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
That's nice to know, Canonette! Thank you for telling me, and inidcating your liking. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Hi there, Rhiannon;-) And I do so hope the sun is still shining on you. A great poem for the I.P. As Moya says, you excel at this kind of poetry, and the weather we have been having of late, is truly an inspiration in itself. My garden is longing for rain, however,but they do forecast showers for today, so I shall have to keep my fingers crossed. Very much enjoyed. Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
It is duller today here, and so a little cooler. It is not often the grass gets so dry in this part of the country, or that we have so long a lovely sunny spell. Thank you for your comment, Tina. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Linda Wigzell Cress on
A lovely, lilting poem Rhiannn. Enjoyed very much. Linda

Linda

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you, Linda, so glad. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

What a clever poem, and so true to life this summer too. One does think you can't get enough sun until you get a few weeks of hot weather, and then everyone is praying for rain and a cool breeze. And then a few days of that, back to the usual of praying for sun.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, Jean. Maybe our British weather is a gentle reminder of our dependence, and need for patience and gratitude so often! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Loved this one :0)

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. I think I had fun writing it! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

your poem reminds me of how we should respect the sun, because it's becoming more powerful with each year that passes. I have to admit that I stay inside in very hot conditions. Sorry I'm not a fan of heatwaves, but I always find plenty to occupy my time inside, even if I can hardly move around because it's so hot.

I think it's the one reason I'm glad I have a place to come and read here on abc tales, because reading is a great way of passing the time with like minded people.

Your poem was a pleasure to read and very well put together.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, it's nice to know oldie pieces are visited! I too tend to like the sunshine, but stay inside much of the time, though we do go for walks sometimes, but then there are often trees along the walks. I never did take to sunbathing, my skin didn't tan anyway, so it was a waste of time.

The sound of refreshing breezes and rain gets very welcome after a time of extreme heat! Thanks for reading and commenting. Rhiannon