i

Before the sunrise
Illuminating Lightning 
Provided prelude

to

The stormy grumble 
Rumbling, rolling, round sounding
Vibrating thunder

and

Morning ‘til evening
Pelting, puddling, darting
All the day long rain

ii

However,

Driving with Ben in the gray and gloom of the day, on our way for coffee and donuts, the windshield wipers barely kept up with the rain.  Out of nowhere Ben says,

How does God do it?
The birds and butterflies, so colorful!
And the ants, so tiny yet living things!
And the rain!
How does God do it?
Amazing

iii

Then there’s this

A small thing bravely
Smiling in spite of cold, rain
The Designer’s gift

And then there’s the Dahlia.

Inconspicuous
Growing in obscurity
Not outdoor-ready

iv

It was quite a day
Lightning, thunder, rain, flowers, Ben 
Amazing! Today’s gift