Midsummer Rain
By Michelle

Yet another day and still no rain
A hot and sticky mass of air flows through the trees
Just breathing such air can be a pain
I wonder exactly how hot it is in degrees

But wait! The sky appears to be darkening in the west
A hush falls in the air
The swaying tree branches begin to rest
Darkness begins to hide the sun's fiery glare

Silvery beads descend from the sky
Fresh air comes from the summer showers
It is so wonderful that the earth is no longer dry
How lovely are these rain freshened hours

Just when I though all plant life would die
There came a wondrous blessing from the sky