Rain has beauty and creative power just like sunshine.
One Man’s Dreary is One Woman’s Beauty
I walked today and I went for miles,
Cultivation that used to be routine.
It’s been awhile since I’ve done that,
But my steps were strong and measured
And my heart pounded.
That’s the way it is supposed to be.
It was raining and I let the rain fall on my face.
It wasn’t coming down so hard that the water stung me,
But just enough to let me know that
Rain has beauty and creative power just like sunshine.
I walked along and looked up and noticed the grey sky.
It wasn’t even close to blue, but it was striking nevertheless.
I continued my steps and lowered my head just a little,
And my eyes drew in the deep green of the cedars
And the firs that towered a hundred feet over the street.
Then I let down my head again and looked at
The house chimneys releasing the color gray.
It was smoke that mingled into the sky with out notice.
Still walking, I eased my head once more, my eyes lingering
On the winter green grass that sparkled with water droplets.
And then my gaze went back to the street in front of me,
Its gray pavement making my steps straight and secure.
I so adore the rain and its peacefulness.
No one is loud or noisy in the rain.
Everyone is waiting for something.
Some people wait for the sunshine to come alive again.
Some wait for dryness to breathe.
I do not wait.
I live in the rain.
Susan Patterson
1-2011
Audio and Author Comment-
Autumn came to Oregon yesterday. We will have a few days of hot weather, as per our usual in the last week of September. Then gradually it will get colder and wetter. This is when people start to complain. And yet, we love Oregon. We love the green trees and the moderate temperatures. But some of us say our activities are hampered by the rain. Nope. Humans are incredibly adaptable creatures. And yet, it seems that we complain no matter what. If we can put a man on the moon, then we can surely put a coat on. I say, bring on the rain! skp
Celebrate the Gifts Arts Festival- Please come!
Unnoticed Moments Join me at the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Tigard, OR. You can peruse beautiful art and enjoy a fashion show. I will be there selling my books at very good prices, of course! And, maybe, if we are lucky, there will be a new little something from the Earlene Grey library for you to enjoy as well.
It is simply a beautiful festival, one that you will absolutely not want to miss. http://celebratethegifts.org/
Date and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 2016.
10445 SW Canterbury Lane, Tigard, OR
Events
It is simply a beautiful festival, one that you will absolutely not want to miss. http://celebratethegifts.org/
Date and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 2016.
- Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- FASHION SHOW 2:00 pm Saturday!
- Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
10445 SW Canterbury Lane, Tigard, OR
Events
- Saturday and Sunday: open galleries
- Saturday 2:00 pm: Fashion Show
- Saturday and Sunday: refreshments, musicians, and artist demos throughout the day!
Can't do without both rain and sunshine, it seems.
Happy autumn days to all of my wonderful readers! skp
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