Because it rained
The heat has been turned down
The sky is looking grey
The grass is looking greener
Because it rained today.
Flowers have opened their petals
But need to keep water at bay.
Too much and they will perish
If the storms are here to stay.
Butterflies hide where they sleep at night
Close their wings and keep away
Stay under leaves, or deep in trees
Because it’s raining here today.
Birds will perch on branches
Their feathers they will splay.
They’ll take advantage of the rain.
There’s been too much delay.
Cats will find some shelter
Too far from home they stray.
They curl up tight, keep warm and dry,
Afraid of thunder and lightning display.
The bees stay in their hives,
The sun has lost its rays.
No foraging until it stops -
It’s not safe out there today.
Our streams and rivers so low
They need more water someday.
And people enjoy a cool down.
It’s been raining since midday.
Copyright Linda Lawrence
14th July 2023
For my Mum
