Sunday, November 10, 2013

After The Rain ...



After so many days and nights
Of unforgiving heat
Finally a sound once familiar
Hoped for, wished for.
From a soft morning sky
Of grey and mist
Rain falling, falling
The air is fresh and cool once more
Scented with the sweet fragrance
Of rain, foliage and flowers
In this misty light-
The colours take on a softer hue
Brown will soon return to green.
The parched earth
Dry and thirsty
Drinks rapturously.
Languid leaves and foliage
Glisten again
The trees revive, sigh
Refreshed
Their thirst quenched.
From small pools
Rivulets form and flow
To the lower reaches
Of the valley.
Their journey fulfilled
To replenish and swell 
The dry creek beds
And the water of life will flow once again ...

Prose - Dianne Dawes ... ♥
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65 comments:

  1. ♥AMBreNovember 10, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Congrats !

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  2. Joop ZandNovember 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    As usual very nice Dianne..... i love your poems very much.

    Wish you a great new week.

    Hugs from a friend, Joop

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  3. MartyNovember 10, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    "the water of life will flow once again " beautiful poem and these last words are so hopeful !
    lovely sunday Dianne

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  4. JacquesNovember 11, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Très joli...bises de France...
    http://sousleregarddejack.blogspot.fr/

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  5. Mirthe DuindamNovember 11, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Beautiful! Yes, the water of life will flow!
    Warm greetings, Mirthe

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  6. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥November 11, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Hello Dear Dianne!
    I am delighted wonderful poem.
    Reading it, I was dreaming ...
    Dianne's good that you're back on the blog.
    I was worried about you.
    Leave kisses.
    I wish you have a nice week.
    Lucia

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  7. darkfoamNovember 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Blessed rain! This is a very lovely poem, Dianne.
    I hope this wet respite lasts for a while.
    xo

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  8. EliaNovember 11, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Uauuuuuuuu congratulation !!!
    Dianne that's so beautiful !!!

    thanks for begining so this week ^^

    besos
    take care
    ^^

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  9. JUAN FUENTESNovember 12, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Esta vez mi amiga poeta,dejo las nostalgias a un lado,y encumbró un canto a la vida.
    Te felicito por ello

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  10. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Thank you for your kind comment dear
    ♥AMBre.

    xoxoxo ♡

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  11. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    Grazie caro Giancarlo , vi auguro una felice settimana!

    xoxoxo ♡

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  12. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Thank you dear Joop for your kind and thoughtful words.
    Happy week to you!
    Hugs to you too dear friend.

    xoxoxo ♡

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  13. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Thank you dear Marty for your thoughtful words...this country is so dry at present where I live, water is so important.
    Have a great week!
    bisous
    xoxoxo ♡

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  14. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Merci cher Jack pour vos aimables paroles!

    xoxoxo ♡

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  15. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Thank you dear Mirthe for your lovely words, yes, blessed water, it is life giving.

    Warm greetings, Dianne
    xoxoxo ♡

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  16. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Thank you dear Lucia for your kind and thoughtful words, I am so pleased that you found my poem so delightful.
    Thank you for your concern, please don't worry about me, some family matters needed my attention and I needed a little 'time out' from my blog.
    Have a lovely week, hugs and kisses.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  17. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Thank you dearest Foamy for your lovely words, yes, 'blessed' rain, it has been so hot and dry here for weeks, a concern when I am so close to the bushland. My garden was also looking very sad. It rained all of Sunday night and then again yesterday, it was so lovely, I was hoping it would last for longer. Perhaps we will get some more rain before the heat of Summer sets in, I do hope so.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  18. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Thank you dearest Elia for your kind words, my first poem for a month, I surprised myself. :)

    Happy Birthday for today sweet friend, I send love and lots of wishes for a great day.

    besos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  19. dianneNovember 12, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan por sus amables palabras, hay tristeza en este poema, sólo gratitud por la hermosa lluvia y la naturaleza.
    abrazos mi amigo

    xoxoxo ♡

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  20. LeoviNovember 12, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful poem, very evocative ... exquisite! I love the rain, rain restorative, that gives us life! Kisses!

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  21. JUAN FUENTESNovember 13, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Las fantaacias siempre estará dentro de nuestras culturas

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  22. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Dianne very nice, Beautiful poem.
    Kisses!.-

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  23. dianneNovember 13, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Thank you dear Leovi for your beautiful words.
    I also love the rain, it is refreshing and restorative, there is nothing quite like it to bring new life to the rivers, plants, grasses and trees.
    Today I found many new leaves on my trees and plants and many new buds just waiting to burst forth after their refreshing drink.
    Besos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  24. dianneNovember 13, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Son querido Juan , tan importante como los sueños y soñar despierto.
    abrazos mi amigo

    xoxoxo ♡

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  25. dianneNovember 13, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Thank you dear Enrique for your kind words.
    kisses
    xoxoxo ♡

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  26. LeoviNovember 14, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    No doubt the purity of the rain cleanses our souls!

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  27. JUAN FUENTESNovember 15, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Bonito son tus sentimientos,grandiosa tu cultura,
    lo mio solo son fantasias
    Abrazos

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  28. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥November 15, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    You're right, Dianne!
    Family matters should be given more attention.
    Dear, I send cordial greetings.
    Lucia

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  29. DianeNovember 15, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Gorgeous! As always :). I love me some rain!

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  30. GigaNovember 16, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Piękny wiersz o zmianach w przyrodzie. Jesień odejdzie i będzie znowu wiosna. Pozdrawiam.
    A beautiful poem about the changes in nature. Autumn will go away and will be again in the spring. Yours.

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  31. José RamónNovember 16, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Interesting Post new life comes good weekend Greetings from creativity and imagination photos of Jose Ramon

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  32. LeoviNovember 17, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Muchas gracias Dianne! Besos!

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  33. Magia da InêsNovember 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    ♡♡⊱°•.¸
    A natureza renasce após a chuva... nós também ficamos mais alegres.

    Bom domingo!
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.
    ¸.•°♪♬♫º°

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  34. Fernando Santos (Chana)November 18, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Belo poema...Espectacular....
    Cumprimentos

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  35. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Thank you dear Leovi , I too am sure that the rain cleanses us.
    Besos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  36. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan, sus fantasías son hermosas mi amigo.
    grandes abrazos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  37. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Thank you dear Lucia for your kind words and understanding.
    I send warm greetings and wish you a lovely week.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  38. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Thank you dear Diane for your kind words, I love the rain too.
    Unfortunately we have had November's monthly rainfall in the last two days, everything is very wet.

    xoxoxo ♡

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  39. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Dziękuję kochanie Giga za miłe słowa. Twój Autumn wkrótce się skończy, a więc będzie nasza Wiosna ale wszystkie sezony mają swój specjalny piękno.
    Ciepłe pozdrowienia moim przyjacielem.

    Thank you dear Giga for your kind words. Your Autumn will end soon and so will our Springtime but all seasons have their special beauty.
    Warm greetings my friend.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  40. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Thank you dear José for your visit and your kind words.
    Warm greetings
    xoxoxo ♡

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  41. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Muchas gracias Leovi! Besos!
    xoxoxo ♡

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  42. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Obrigado querida Inês , sim, tudo é atualizado depois da chuva e há muita vida nova.
    Boa semana, meu amigo!
    amor e beijos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  43. dianneNovember 18, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Obrigado por suas amáveis ​​palavras queridos Fernando .
    saudações

    xoxoxo ♡

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  44. PAPSNovember 19, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    I dont mind some rain to just cuddle up and read your poem and then sleep:)
    www.thoughtsofpap.com

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  45. JUAN FUENTESNovember 19, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    En Otoño los atardeceres son maravillosos,tu como poeta los tiene que disfrutar

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  46. JUAN FUENTESNovember 20, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    La caida de las hojas en otoño están señalando la llega del crudo invierno.
    El otoño con ssus colores, puede servir de inspiración a tu poética mente,acompañado con tus sentimientos

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  47. chickoryNovember 20, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    lovely as always. I love rain - we had the rainiest summer last year ever. it was insane. but boy was it lush. big love to you. think of you often, even though i am not much into blogging anymore. xo

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  48. Suzane WeckNovember 20, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Ola minha querida amiga,parabéns pela beleza de teu poema.Grande abraço.SU

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  49. MarisaNovember 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful post dear Dianne!Your poems are very beautiful!
    Hugs,
    M.

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  50. :.tossan®November 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful poem, pity that the translation you lose a little bit of sense. hug

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  51. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Thank you dear PAPS for your kind words, such a sweet thing to say.
    It is lovely listening to the rain falling especially at night.
    hugs
    xoxoxo ♡

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  52. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan , sí, las puestas de sol de otoño son siempre tan hermoso y rico colorido.
    abrazos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  53. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Gracias, querido Juan , los colores del otoño son inspiradoras, por desgracia nada me inspira últimamente.
    abrazos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  54. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Thank you dear chickory for your kind words, yes, I love the rain also and I am thankful for any that falls here.
    It makes such a difference to the garden, all is refreshed and renewed.
    I think of you often too, it was sweet of you to pop over here and leave a comment...as you can see I am not blogging as much now.
    Take care sweet girl!
    love and hugs
    xoxoxo ♡

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  55. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Olá querida amiga Suzane , obrigado por suas palavras encantadoras. Eu enviar abraços também.
    beijos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  56. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Thank you dear Marisa for your very kind words.
    Hugs.
    xoxoxo ♡

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  57. dianneNovember 23, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Thank you dear tossan for your kind words, yes, unfortunately
    some of the context and feeling of the poem is lost in translation.
    hugs
    xoxoxo ♡

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  58. JUAN FUENTESNovember 24, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Te vuelvo a reeètir qque solo soy un mal fotógrafo,pero con un poco de faantasias

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  59. Antonio MachadoNovember 24, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Hello Diane,
    scented with the sweet fragrance...
    very beautiful prose!
    A big hug

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  60. dianneNovember 25, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Juan querido amigo que eres un gran fotógrafo y sus fantasías son siempre interesantes.
    abrazos
    xoxoxo ♡

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  61. dianneNovember 25, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Thank you dear Antonio for your very sweet comment, you are very kind my friend.
    Big hugs
    xoxoxo ♡

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  62. MarisaDecember 1, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Preciosa poesia, dianne!
    Gracis por tanta inspiración. :)
    Abrazos,
    M.

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  63. dianneDecember 2, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Gracias querida Marisa por sus palabras amables y alentadoras.
    abrazos

    xoxoxo ♡

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  64. Craftsman of lightDecember 8, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Dianne, i specially like this poem.
    i find there are so many poems with this poem ' from a soft morning sky...rain falling...sweet fragrances, misty lights...and life flowing again'....
    and i fall into each of your lovely words, quenching....a wonderful feeling abides.
    thankyou
    and thankyou
    and thankyou!!!
    kisses.

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  65. dianneDecember 10, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Thank you dear COL for your always beautiful and poetic words, it is so lovely to have you visit again.

    I love the feelings and scents in the air after it has rained, the whole landscape is transformed into mists of soft greens and grey/blue skies.
    Always refreshing after the heat we experience here.
    Love and hugs my dear friend.

    xoxoxo ♡

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