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AFTERNOON RAINSTORMS ~~ SANDPOINT, IDAHO~~


The Rains come in Currents
Like Waves on a Beach

With such Unexpected Pleasure
That's just out of Reach



They come on so softly
Like a bird in Free Fall

Hands reaching for Raindrops
Catching nothing at All


Lasting only a Moment
Like a Fleeting Embrace

The Drops make a Memory 
On a Child's Upturned Face



Have a beautiful day ~ dear friends.

      
                Photos Courtesy:  Better Photo. com
                     Poem Courtesy:  Me

Comments

  1. Lori EAugust 29, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    It rains a lot where we live on the west coast of British Columbia and it doesn't bother me a bit except for when it rains all of June.
    I embrace the rain and it encourages me to bake or to stew or make anything warm, comforting and delicious. Plus it makes our rain forest green, green, green.
    The last shot is my favorite.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Thank you for the beautiful post. Your photographs are fabulous - love the rainbow.

    Have a lovely week.
    Blessings,
    Erin

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  3. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful! Hope you are having a great day and your week will be wonderful. Hugs

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  4. VM Creation AtelierAugust 29, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Oh,dear Jo:-)*
    How enchanted,how beautiful these photos are...
    I like state of your mind so much,my dear Friend!

    Wish you avery good week,
    Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  5. Blondie's JournalAugust 29, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Your poem went beautifully with these pictures!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  6. PamelaAugust 29, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Your photos of rain make it look almost enjoyable lol !! I'm not a rain girl but the photos are beautiful! Imagine someone like me moving to the land of rain!!
    Pamela xo

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  7. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    the photos combined with the lovely poetry...what a treat it was to come by and read you, dear friend!

    very inspirational...thanks for sharing!

    and for coming by to see me too....I'll be posting soon!

    ciao bella

    CREATIVE CARMELINA

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  8. Terra August 29, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    These words and photos are poetic.

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  9. Angelsdoor * PennyAugust 29, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Dear Jo
    Thank you for such a lovely post... Your poetry is beautiful!
    Blessings
    Penny

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  10. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesAugust 29, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Jo...thank you for popping in, nice to meet you!!! What lovely words your write...Happy Cooking, Dzintra♥x

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  11. Cheryl @ TFDAugust 29, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Jo, the poem and pictures are perfect! Thanks for sharing. ~Cheryl

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  12. It's Just DottieAugust 30, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Your pictures of the rain are so refreshing to the soul. Thank you for all your kind comments. You are so very nice.
    Dottie

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  13. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)August 30, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Oh Jo, could ya pleas some some down our way. We're as dry as a menopausal woman down here in the hills and hollers of the Ozarks.

    I loved your magnificent pics supported by your beautiful poetry. You are one talented gal!

    Enjoy this wonderful day sweetie!

    God bless ya :o)

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  14. VictoriaAugust 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful post Jo! magical photographs..like rainy oli paintings..they look wonderful!! gorgeous words...have a sparkling day!

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  15. Auntie sezzzzzz...August 30, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Wow!!!!!!

    I especially love photos through a rain covered glass look.

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  16. Angela SullivanAugust 30, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Your words are like music to the soul.
    Love the pictures too.

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  17. Silver StrandsAugust 30, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Jo ... So nice to meet you! Beautiful post - your poem is amazing!
    Oxoxooxx
    Denalee

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  18. Jeanne HenriquesAugust 31, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    That was absolutely beautiful Jo...I am going to go and have a cup of coffee now. It totally relaxed me :) Beautiful images to beautiful thoughts...

    Jeanne xx

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  19. maría ceciliaAugust 31, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Absolutely beautiful words Jo!!!
    cariños,
    maria cecilia

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  20. Grandma Yellow HairAugust 31, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Oh Jo I do wish that rain were slowly watering my yard right now. The grass and flowers are suffering in my part of Texas.
    This poem is lovely and I do have to catch up with you while I am lucky enough to be here.
    So sorry honey that I am so behind in visiting with you.
    I think of you often
    Love
    Maggie

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  21. TinaAugust 31, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Beautiful images and words. Really liked this! Thanks for visiting at Life is Good and for your sweet comment. Just curious, how did you find me?

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  22. Rachel Noelle PallasSeptember 1, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Jo~ Im loving the rain in Seattle the past few days..LOVE the rainbow in your pic! Beautiful..

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  23. SigneSeptember 7, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Love these rainy day images :)

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