The turning of a leaf speaks in deep rhythms to ring,
\nas the wind gently whispers through thick boughs of green fingers
\nanxiously awaiting the oncoming rain.<\/p>\n
Even the soil seems loosened from under my feet, respiring,
\ngiving way to make room for moisture to create new,
\nlonging for the return of water.<\/p>\n
The sounds of the sky draw near,
\nsuffocated with heavy clouds,
\npurples drowning in grey.<\/p>\n
As the heavens growl in preparation to weep,
\nthe smoke\u2019s pattern dances upon an alien wind.
\nFirelight sways bright, from within the circle of rocks near my feet,
\nflecks of heated kisses singe the hairs on my body.<\/p>\n
The combustion of dry earth returns its resonance to the winds,
\npurified through fire and violently ascending into the celestial expanse,
\nto be welcomed in saturation,
\nto the gaseous culminations of the churning firmament,
\nand swell within the thunderous reservoirs of empyrean waters.<\/p>\n
I, the Earth, the stars, my breath, all captured in awe, awaiting the falling of the rain.<\/p>\n
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