last night the rain came.
thunder, too.
we went out back and sat on the porch.
it felt so good,
water splashing off the railing and
blowing in cool under the roofline.

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we are a smaller group of family, this week.
it's a mix and match of girls here,
and even a dog,
that we are borrowing
for a while.

it's interesting to watch,
and see,
and feel,
what happens
when parts of the whole
are rearranged.

nothing too dramatic.
just little shifts.
here and there.

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the rain was big
and quick,
and when it went,
taking the thunder with it,
we walked around our small yard,
looking at what was left.
what was growing,
what was not.
what had been torn off
in the brief storm,
and what looked
strong and shining now
with the water still
clinging to it.

the humidity is back, today.
but it will be gone again,
soon.

soon this summer will all be over.

xo,
tt