Image: Kylli Sparre
Another day, blazing sun
The dry continues,
Hope is fading.
Financial ruin stares us in the face.
Already neighbours have sold up,
Depression and despair
Dreaded words on so many lips
As we watch others go under.
Some take their life
Good men for whom it became too much.
A tough year among so many.
But I admire your optimism
You never stop believing
Those clouds you point to
Teasing us upon the horizon
I hear the excitement in your voice
‘They’re headed our way.’
I watch you rise from the table
Focused on the possibility
That today rain might come.
Our stock is depleted,
The ground barren of life
But we know the smallest precipitation
Brings transformation
New growth, new life, hope.
Fingers crossed we wait
Dreaming of the moment
All inhibition will go
As we dance in gratitude
For whatever falls our way.
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/tuesdays-photo-prompt-46-cumulus-fields-february-3-2015/
Morpethroad 
What a lovely post, Michael. My best friend of 40 years is like that with her husband of 55 years. She was his love and hope and he was her anchor.
Thank you so much Oliana, it is pleasing when you can connect in some way with my posts.
You’re welcome, Michael. I love it when I can read a book, story or post and relate in some way. Says a great deal of your writing.
Never stop believing. Beautiful 🙂
Yes Aileen, never stop, you never know what might happen.
“As we dance in gratitude for whatever falls our way”–I like this….it elicits the idea that dancing in gratitude can come even BEFORE whatever it is that we are grateful for comes our way 🙂
Thank you CC, that line sums up so much about living in Australia for we do have prolonged periods of drought.
I just realised with lots of gratitude that I never had to experience a draught. They promised us one in GB some years ago: It became one of the wettest years on record!!!!! 😉 (Never believe politicians LOL) Thanks for this enlightening post.
At any one time in Australia Bee there is a drought somewhere, usually in the outback and in areas away from the coast. Where I live on the east coast we have been very lucky in recent years to receive good rain. Thanks so much for stopping by.
You are very welcome. It’s always a pleasure to stop by the Morpethroad 🙂
new growth, new life, hope – wonderful, Michael 🙂
Hi ladylee, thanks so much for reading and your lovely comment.
Brings transformation New growth, new life, hope. My favorite lines. Beautiful poetry. 🙂
Good morning Susan, its morning down under, Thanks for your lovely comment. Have a good day.
May you dance in gratitude, in hope, and in the rain.
Thank you, in times when drought breaking rains come it is a bit like that.
A wonderfully inspired and inspiring read – your interpretations offer so much more than what is obvious on the surface. Waxing poetic, if I may, Michael, your words flow like the much needed rains that sustain the growth just below the surface of the spirit – touching the soul in gentle caresses 🙂
Thank you MJ, this poem is based around the truth of living in Australia where drought is a way of life.
Yes, drought is a major factor is Ozzie life and land – such a large country – and majestic in its own ways. Perhaps one day, I will be adventurous and wealthy enough to afford the airfare – and I’ll stop and take the time to check it out … in the meantime, I’m an armchair traveler.
Well now I do have some resources I am travelling. In April I am off to London and then on a tour round Europe. Only a couple of weeks but it will give me a taste of their cultures.
Well that’s absolutely wonderful Michael! A few weeks is never quite enough, but it will give you a delightful taste of other places – and Spring is a fine time to be making the rounds! This is so exciting – Japan – and now the whirlwind London, Europe tour! 😀 I’m sure you will come away with so many new impressions and stories that will delight us – but most importantly – enjoy!
That’s the idea MJ…….though the long plane trips don’t excite me much….but it is what it is……
Uck – no, the journey to the destiny is, by far, the least exciting bit – but I’m sure it will be well worth it, once you have arrived. 🙂
Oh yes, London cabs, European sights, I do so look forward to France and recently a friend of mine visited Italy and is wishing to go back there soon. So much to see and do.
Yes, London cabs – I visited London many years ago – hmm… let’s see – 1985 I believe it was. Ah to visit France and Italy – it is to weep. But, I am so glad for you Michael – I’m sure it will be such a marvelous experience!