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Sunday, March 24, 2013

And, Repeat

Not sure how long I'll be able to write as the storms have returned with a vengeance. The loss of power is very possible.

Sweet Wife left very early for her church services. She tiptoed to my side of the bed and gave me a kiss and then I was alone with the sound of distant thunder; the morning dark and the air heavy with rain. I left my warm bed and quickly stepped outside for the Sunday paper. Isn't it nice to open your home's door and to step back inside to the scent of fresh brewed coffee and the gentle caress of a cat  with a good hour of reading heavy in your hand.

Sunday morning papers and coffee agree with me.

It's heavy now, the thunder. Then the high pitched chest thump crack of lightning. The house silent otherwise. Now, the rain. The gutters spill the excess like walls of pure silver. I wonder, where do the wild critters take shelter. My old cat sleeps peacefully beneath my outstretched legs. She lets forth a soft whine when the thunder rips. The wind chimes dance with glee.

I should make breakfast. Perhaps I'll wait for the return of my wife. She'd like a hot meal too, besides, what art is to be had when one dines alone. 

Again, the far off sound of new storms announce their approach. The thump vibrates the house and gives warning of winds exceeding sixty. Winds with the power to reduce mighty oaks to kindling.

I flipped the screen to Fox and within seconds the signal is lost. Fine, I do prefer the silence. Maybe, just maybe, I'll jump over to Ebay and try a snipe on silver coins. If I'm careful there are bargains and satisfaction to be garnered by my sneaky intrusions. When I win I always express my apologies to the fallen foes. I know, but isn't it just good manners, when you've reached and taken the coin from their purse, to give regrets.

Off topic, sorry.

The rain pounds. I should flank this storm and build yet another fresh pot of coffee, just in case the power fails. Gather a nearby kerosene lamp and place matches alongside. It's dark enough some light might dispel the gloom.

She'll be home soon. My needless worry of her safe arrival is silly. She'll have a four mile journey within the storms clutches, and I will not stand by the garage door in wait. Such might provide an insight into my fear of losing her. I've lost far too much of late. 

Rain, pelts the roof. Its soothing. Perhaps I should read. Yet, here I sit as I tap this mindless ramble of words upon a white screen to the beat of thunder and rain and the odd flash of silver light as my trees dance and sway with the wind. I'm sure if I rose and stepped back outside I'd find the river with whitecaps where even the gulls have sense enough to seek shelter under the boat house.

Isn't it pretty how storms break the monotony of life. How they are able to open those hidden doors of our minds and to lay bare our worst fears and worries. Yet, storms too give us solace. Storms can fortify our will and courage, dispel our weaknesses when our strengths are needed.

I'll place a light in a window. It's dark outside.

(Published without edit. The storm has flickered my power and time isn't on my side.)
 
Stephen

12 comments:

  1. Got some power flickers up here as well. 30 mph + winds and the snow is drifting like crazy.

    Someday this Winter is gonna end.

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    1. Don't worry, Bubba, it'll be August in just a few minutes.

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  2. I always enjoyed thunderstorms and the heavy rains, up to a point - that point being damages & flooding. I miss thunder, which happens so rarely up here as to make local headlines. And I completely understand your worry for your wife's safe return.

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    1. The thunder here has been continuous of late. Thanks, my friend.

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  3. We currently have accumulating snow here. I am not unhappy with this.

    Take care with those storms, Stephen.

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    1. We're fine...cleared this afternoon and turned warm. Thanks, Bubba.

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  4. Living most of my life in the West, have seen many storms. Nothing compares to a couple of Florida thunderstorms while going Northbound from Naples on I-75. Sitting in the breakdown lane with the 4 way flashers on, wondered what would happen first; getting hit by another vehicle or getting washed away. Have never seen rain like that anywhere else.

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    1. We do have some very serious rain storms. Combined with the lighting and thunder and high winds it can have pucker effect on the newly arrived. Thanks, my friend.

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  5. Storms are more interesting from inside a well built house.

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    1. Agreed, accompanied by a fire and coffee with a good book for companionship. Thanks, my friend.

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  6. A very well written post. Enjoyed it greatly, my friend. I envy you the sound of a thunderstorm. I have almost forgotten what it sounds like. It has been well over a year since we have much in that category. Last I read we need almost 18" of moisture just to be even with the board. Parts of some states are a lot worse off than we are.

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    1. Thank you, very much, John. I'll pray you have rain soon.

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