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The Morning After

I was awakened around 2:00 am with flashes of lightning bursting in my bedroom. I could hear and feel rumbles of thunder while the rain pounded on my bedroom window. Sounded like one of those storms my dad would call a toad-strangler. I layed there with a heart full of thanks, thankful for the comfort and protection of my condo and how rain is such a refreshing gift of nature. In my mind I envisioned a predawn eastern sky with scattered clouds above the horizon, perfect for a photo. ❤️ A couple hours later with that vision in my mind I headed out to Pineridge Natural Area. So, when I say morning after in the title I’m talking about the thunderstorm and not any overindulgence from the night before. Thankful those days no longer exist in my life. Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!

Retired. Having fun shooting Fujifilm cameras. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku. Have a love for fountain pens.

4 Comments

  • Geri Oster

    You have the most amazing morning clouds down there. Beautiful! There is nothing more lovely and comforting than a down pour. Cleansing.

  • Faye White

    Beautiful sunrise! It rained most of the day here yesterday, just a steady rain, no thunder/lightening.

    • Monte Stevens

      I was a rather nice day until around 4:00 pm then things got nasty again. A nice steady rain is what I like. Don’t need all the other excitement going on. Be safe and have a great Friday!