Quenched

Desert Nourishment

Dark clouds roll across the arid landscape casting moving shadows Desert creatures normally asleep poke sniffing noses from snug dens Winds increase as the storm draws nearer, tumbleweeds earn their name Droplets of rain fall, land flatly upon the desert floor Small dust clouds rise in puffs as the rain's tempo increases Soon, a barrage of liquid nourishment is coming in sheets While the ground greedily drinks in the welcomed moisture Boulders wear a sheen of vibrant color as moss is cleaned and renewed Hues of green, blue and purple appear splashed across distant vistas Lean cacti now begin to plump while gorging their fill Excess water fills dry washes, splashing over rocks, worn smooth by ages past torrents Just as tears can ease a heavy burden, clouds weep down upon the earth to ease the desperate dryness Green is the predominant color now, belying what is soon to come The desert appears costumed and welcoming to those who pass Yet all who wisely venture know how quickly the welcome is withdrawn As the desert heat again forbids those who dare to enter.

Content

Rain patters a soft beat upon the roof In this world there is only you, only me Content within ourselves and within each other Our time is not spoiled by the week-long deluge It is enhanced by the warmth we feel together Snug and cozy, we watch the patterns of the drops as they dive into the pond's dark stillness We don't seek the entertainment of others' Peace is our enjoyment as together we enjoy the increasing tempo set by the rain

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