in the corners they grazed.
all of the rain
fell low.
accrued
it flowed freely
amassing
it filled the valleys.
they slowed,
heavy.
drowsy eyelids.
batting lashes.
they never saw it coming.
– Sheila Sea
in the corners they grazed.
all of the rain
fell low.
accrued
it flowed freely
amassing
it filled the valleys.
they slowed,
heavy.
drowsy eyelids.
batting lashes.
they never saw it coming.
– Sheila Sea
sheila sea 
Recently on the weather channel was a report on underground sandstone caverns carved out by flooding. It’s a popular attraction somewhere in Utah or Arizona. The thing is that rainstorms several miles away result in flooding that inundates those caverns suddenly and unexpectedly. Many tourists have died unsuspecting as a result
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I live in a valley here in Australia – sometimes it rains in the hills,miles away. A day or so later, once dry creek-beds are flowing again. You never hear the water coming. I love it. Thanks for stirring up those thoughts 🙂
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Nice. i’ll come back! 🙂
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I think all of the weight lies in the last line – it’s unexpected and captivating.
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Beautiful, Sheila, just beautiful.
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Beautiful..
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I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award 🙂 https://imjustsomedood.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/versitle-blogger-award/
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This poem is powerful, disturbing. Very tight, yet full. I had to read it twice. It breaks my heart.
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I’m so glad it moved you. It is very dark.. I’m glad that comes through. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to read.
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Lovely imagery of rain and tears. Mmmm… beautiful!
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Have a blessed 2015.
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A splendid scene. Fine poetry.
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I love that last line.
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