Tag Archives: rain

What do you see # 16 February 10, 2020 – Rain at Last.

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Michael

After months of drought, several months, in fact, since last September, raging bushfires have cost the lives of 33 people and over 3000 homes lost, but finally, it has rained. Now in some places, we have the problem of flooding, … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday Challenge! – Rain at Last.

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Michael

It started to rain yesterday. This may not be the greatest news to hear, but in my part of the world after an oppressive summer of continuous hot days, the relief is wonderful. As summer draws to an end we … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – Awaiting Grandparents.

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Michael

It was cold wet and miserable outside, the windows were fogged up, and I kept having to wipe them to see out. I was expecting my grandparents, and I looked forward to their visit. Mum had said they would be … Continue reading →

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Time To Write: Rain [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Michael

“Listen to the pouring rain, listen to it fall Its raining it’s pouring, the old man is snoring.” My mother would croon this to me as I lay down to sleep. It was more pertinent when it was actually raining, … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt: Inside-out #writephoto – Feet Up

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Michael

He hated it when it rained. Not only was it cold but the water would invariably leak through the old window seals and drip into his cell. It meant moving everything to one side of the room. Once the downpour … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: 50 Shades of Rain

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Michael

Its 3am. Outside I hear an unfamiliar sound. At last after months of winter drought there is rain. It showers down upon the darkened roof, its music fills me with joy, the constant rate of downfall enough to suggest we … Continue reading →

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Prompt Nights – Rain showers my spirit and waters my Soul

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Michael

This week we are asked to: pen down your deepest feelings regarding the subject of rain. I awaken on a shivery morning The rain echoes against the iron roof Reminding me to nestle longer. Its cold out, stay and snuggle. … Continue reading →

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poetry 101 rehab: rain

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Michael

‘Listen to the falling rain listen to it fall’ That lyric line from my childhood Has stayed with me. I loved playing the song, I loved the rain. Though when there is too much And water starts up my backyard … Continue reading →

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