The still air is resonant<\/p>\n
with an expectation.<\/p>\n
Waiting, waiting,\u00a0 waiting for something.<\/p>\n
Lightening flashing!<\/p>\n
Thunder roaring!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
…and then the pregnant clouds<\/p>\n
bursting with its burden<\/p>\n
releases slowly, the first drops of rain splattering.<\/p>\n
Within seconds pelting, roaring , flooding.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Humans and animals scattering<\/p>\n
for safety and shelter.<\/p>\n
Pretty petals torn and litter the ground<\/p>\n
soiled and washed away with the deluge.<\/p>\n
Rivers swell and deposit their residue on the river banks.<\/p>\n
Floods . FLOODS.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
FLOODS<\/p>\n
Rain so essential,<\/p>\n
yet so dangerous in its destruction.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
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