the first rains were lovely

a great relief really

The fires last May were disruptive.

Alarming really.

Then?

June began with rain.

It wasn’t enough at first.

After a sluggish start it just kept coming.

I’ve not listened to the news nor discussed it with anyone.

But the weather is a very large part of what people are talking about.

The experience of it is enough. The prelude with its satellite imagery and talking heads and grocery line experts are ripples of irritation sending waves through the culture.

Can you attune as an animal would with the weather? What would it be like to forego the devices and discussions and experience a storm like an animal?

Feel the storms. Notice your heart.

Yes.

You are that vulnerable.

In an instant?

Snip!

Gone.

Like an odd bit of roadkill.

A small bird perhaps Stome dead and yet to be squished. The crows soon to dine.

Until then?

Flat on its back, wings spread and landing gear?

It’s orange feet bolt upright, claws grasping - holding on for dear life!

Alas, it must have missed when it grasped.

Poor thing.

Poor d…