Nature's Gift
Rain falls on the thirsty land31 total reviews
Comment from TPAC
A funny way to perceive rainfall, rather than a burst of fragrance: denoting a stink released instead by nature. I never encountered this aspect after raining: hope I never do. This view is given all in my viewpoint.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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A funny way to perceive rainfall, rather than a burst of fragrance: denoting a stink released instead by nature. I never encountered this aspect after raining: hope I never do. This view is given all in my viewpoint.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Actually, the smell of worth is my favorite smell in the whole world. It only happened as the rain is starting and the loose soil is just getting damp. If you missed that, I'm sorry. You must be mixing it with the smell of dirty water that has stood in a drainage ditch and soured.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You brought that dank damp smell to my senses here Beth as the moisture soaks into the earth and rather stagnates. At least it is better than an arid dry atmosphere. A fine Haiku that touched my senses here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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You brought that dank damp smell to my senses here Beth as the moisture soaks into the earth and rather stagnates. At least it is better than an arid dry atmosphere. A fine Haiku that touched my senses here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 11-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. I know you get a lot of rain where you are, but it has been dry here until today. We're finally getting the much-needed rain.
Beth
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I always look for connections in Haikus. Here, the words "soaked" "permeates" and "dispelling drought" all bring the same meaning to what is going on here.
Nice presentation, as always, Beth. Good luck in the contest.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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I always look for connections in Haikus. Here, the words "soaked" "permeates" and "dispelling drought" all bring the same meaning to what is going on here.
Nice presentation, as always, Beth. Good luck in the contest.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 11-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Pam. I'm glad you liked my haiku. We are finally getting rain today. I'm relieved.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
I like the "dispelling the drought." I remember the one poet here who used to record his own voice reading his poetry. He loved the word "petrichor" to describe that smell of dry earth after a rain. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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I like the "dispelling the drought." I remember the one poet here who used to record his own voice reading his poetry. He loved the word "petrichor" to describe that smell of dry earth after a rain. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Hellen. I think our drought which has been going since spring, might have broken today. We are finally getting rain.
Beth
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Glad you can see the rain as an answer to prayer! We have it all the time so it's hard to be thankful sometimes.
Comment from DonandVicki
A lovely Haiku with a work of art to complement your poem. The smell of rain after a drought is like perfume. I know because we live in Southern California and experience droughts often.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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A lovely Haiku with a work of art to complement your poem. The smell of rain after a drought is like perfume. I know because we live in Southern California and experience droughts often.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, for the nice review. We had a drought in Chattanooga all summer until now but today it is raining.
Beth
Comment from Bill Schott
This 5-7-5, Nature's Gift, has the proper formatting and seems to say that the watery ground is providing the people the atmosphere of moisture that the skies have forgotten.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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This 5-7-5, Nature's Gift, has the proper formatting and seems to say that the watery ground is providing the people the atmosphere of moisture that the skies have forgotten.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Bill. I appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent Haiku for the contest. Yes, any droughts in certain areas of the US are certainly free from drought right now. I like that we usually hear "dispelling doubt" but here it is "dispelling drought". Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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An excellent Haiku for the contest. Yes, any droughts in certain areas of the US are certainly free from drought right now. I like that we usually hear "dispelling doubt" but here it is "dispelling drought". Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Wendy. We have a drought going for months and just today the rain started so I'm happy, I appreciate the review.
Beth
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice image and presentation, Beth.
-You wrote a good haiku with a good topic.
-Effective nature and seasonal imagery.
-You capture the smell of the "soaked earth"
and how it seeps into the atmosphere.
-A good concluding line.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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-Very nice image and presentation, Beth.
-You wrote a good haiku with a good topic.
-Effective nature and seasonal imagery.
-You capture the smell of the "soaked earth"
and how it seeps into the atmosphere.
-A good concluding line.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Pam. I appreciate you lovely review on my little poem.
Beth
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You are very welcome, Beth.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Well this will be very relatable to many. I like the way your haiku has that additional layer of musty scent to add to the atmosphere. I always get the impression from your prose that you're quite an expert on extreme weather events so I take your word on this one. Well done and good luck, Beth! Debbie
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Well this will be very relatable to many. I like the way your haiku has that additional layer of musty scent to add to the atmosphere. I always get the impression from your prose that you're quite an expert on extreme weather events so I take your word on this one. Well done and good luck, Beth! Debbie
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. We've were in a drought all summer but finally today it is raining hard and I am very happy about that.
Beth
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
I love that smell after the rain. It's a wonderful nature theme. Beautiful presentation and imagery. Good luck!
suggestion
soaked earth's musty scent
permeates the earth and sky -
dispelling the drought
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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I love that smell after the rain. It's a wonderful nature theme. Beautiful presentation and imagery. Good luck!
suggestion
soaked earth's musty scent
permeates the earth and sky -
dispelling the drought
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Gypsy. Today it is raining. We were in a drought, so I very thankful.
Beth
