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After The Storms Of Last Night

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After the storms of last night, a calm surrender, When lightning flashed and thunder roared with might, Emerging to the porch, a moment so tender, In the early morn, the air is pure and bright. Pears as big as golf balls hang high Green blueberries hang like grits Waiting to ripen in a short by and by As will raspberries which are hits The garden and orchard are blessed Give us treats all summer long Some I can freeze or preserve at their best Even though I am no longer strong The earth, renewed, glistened with rain, A symphony of droplets, a dance of delight, Nature's canvas washed clean, free from stain, Inhaling deeply of the perfume of morning light. The storm may pass, but its memory lingers, A reminder of power, of nature's grand plume, Yet in its wake, we find beauty that lingers, After the chaos, a tranquil, sweet bloom. Written: 05/11/2024

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Regina Elliott

Date: 5/15/2024 1:10:00 PM

An eloquent rural naturescape, Sara. Where I used to live, we had wild raspberry vines on the property. My late husband was afraid I'd get snakebit picking them, so I had to stop. Wonderful penning! Many blessings. :)

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/15/2024 1:46:00 PM

Regina, thank you for the kind review. I could get snake bitten going out my door because we see copperheads and rattle snakes up close to our back door, but not that often. It was worse when we first moved here. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2024 10:56:00 PM

You always write so expressively of nature. You are in a rural area, right?

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/15/2024 5:20:00 AM

Yes, Andrea, I live about 3 1/2 miles from the nearest town, which at one time was thriving because we had cotton mill plants, a Yamaha plant, and other businesses. They closed up and we have suffered the consequences of their going over to China to produce their goods. Plus a Walmart came which help to close down stores in town. Thanks for the visit and the kind review of my work. Sara K

Valsa George

Date: 5/14/2024 1:43:00 AM

After a thunderstorm and rain, the sky becomes clear and the earth gets rejuvenated and the leaves washed off all dust and dirt. All the trees will be bearing fruits and in summer they become ripe. A beautiful poem dear Sara.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/14/2024 6:31:00 AM

Valsa, won't be long before some blueberries get ripe and we can drop by the bushes and get some blue on our tongues. Our great granddaughter does love them. Thanks for the visit. Sara K

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/13/2024 2:21:00 AM

So long as I'm indoors, I don't fear storms. An elegant poem where we see the fruit of rain urging blooms and other plants to grow. Wonderful write.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/13/2024 4:15:00 AM

Victor, I also feel safe most of the time when a really bad storm passes, however, if a tornado of any size were to get close, I think I would be afraid because those can be devastating. Thanks for the visit and the message of a wonderful write. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/11/2024 4:55:00 PM

I love the elegance and grace that flows through your words, Sara K. I appreciate your perspective of 'after the storm' I especially liked these lines: The storm may pass, but its memory lingers, A reminder of power, of nature's grand plume, Your words brought me peace & I'm grateful. Have a splendid evening, Sara B

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/12/2024 4:30:00 AM

Why, thank you, Sara B. I am glad some lines are special to you. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/11/2024 7:41:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your lonely write with a great picture. Wish I was in your picture. Have A Blessed Weekend Writing Away.........

Sara Kendrick
Date: 5/11/2024 11:47:00 AM

Why, thank you, Paula. Our daughter and her husband took us out to eat today and a nice place about 40 miles away but it was a rural setting so it was a nice trip and enjoyable. We went to Dowdell's Knob once again which is a nice place with a view. I hope your mother's day weekend and mother's day is a nice one. Sara K