October’s Miracle

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

The drought was relentless. Then October arrived and so did the rain, feeling like a miracle! And this poem was born…

I forgot how the sound of rain could be soothing
like the calming rhythm of classical music.

The thirst for relief had felt longer than eternity,
for the soil exhaled and my lantana sang “Hallelujah!”

Silk-thread drizzles dusted rooftops and parched hills
with the flowing grace of an unhurried waterfall.

The fascination of puddles slipped my mind,
the childlike sense of play from a hop and a splash.

And who would think the sight of cocoa-brown mud
could be so entertaining in all its messiness!

Would you believe it if I said the flowers smiled at me?
And their leaves offered a gentle wave?

Observing from my slightly opened window,
I caught a grateful sigh from the soaked earth,
and I enjoyed listening to the roots laugh in delight.

**A poem from my book, Ever So Gently.**

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.
Photo: My daughter, Stephanie

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69 thoughts on “October’s Miracle”

  15. Yes that brings back memories of the gentle monsoon and it is better at night than all the sleeping pills doctors could prescribe. However there’s nothing more terrifying than a hurricane and the power behind it than can drive coconuts two feet into the ground too. Nature has its moods.

    1. “Nature has its moods” is true, Ian! I know we have earthquakes here, but I could never live in hurricane or tornado territories. Water and wind in big quantities is terrifying. I guess we all get used to whatever we have to deal with though.

  16. I enjoy re-reading your poems through your blog post, Lauren. It’s always a new discovery. I love your line: flowers smiled at me and leaves offered their gentle wave.
    So lovely and joyful ❤

  19. This is gorgeous, Lauren! I can just hear the Earth sighing in relief. And yes, I do believe the flowers smiled and the leaves waved at you. 😊

      1. My pleasure, Lauren. Much rain here yesterday which I like to think helped wash our heartless provincial government out of office! I do believe the Earth is indeed happy. 🙂🌈

      3. Ha! I get that, Lauren! I’m just very happy about the outcome. Our Premier designate is the first First Nations person to be elected premier across Canada. Very exciting time. Now, back to the happy Earth thoughts! 🤗

  20. They smiled. Lantana.
    Charming
    And I believe you.
    I love the chill that comes will October. It’s a very special month for me. Many birthdays.

    Thanks for this loveliness of a poem. Xoxo

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