[…] “Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” […] Langston Hughes

[…] “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” […] Buddha

 

august heatwave
rain caresses her body
barely refreshed,
dives in the water,
skinny-dipped relief

©Tournesol’16/08/24

Summer Rain – Johnny Rivers

10 responses to “summer rain (tanka)”

  1. readinpleasure Avatar

    Sweet relief. 🙂

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      For sure, I always noticed how great the water is when it’s raining…lake or river.

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  2. From My Forest Avatar

    Ah gorgeous..the rain, yes, and the water. So naturally sensual.

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thank you, swimming when it is raining is such a great feeling.

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  3. janicead Avatar

    That is not something I ever did, that is two somethings I never did. Swimming in the rain or in the buff! But your poem pulled me into the moment. Great job!

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Oh Janice, you must try it. I remember drawing my mom to this when we had our pool at one of our homes in the country. She was like a kid, giggling and so happy.

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      1. janicead Avatar

        No place that private these days!

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      2. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

        hmmm no friends have a pool ? Just shut all the lights and take ur suits off in the water 😉

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  4. Daisy in the Willows Avatar

    lovely!

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thank you Daisy!!

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