Tag Archives: rain

Drop by drop

Posted on December 13, 2015 by tyler4turtles

The rhythmic choreography of rain — each step precipitating the dance — rooftops saturated with salubrious sounds. A tree teaches us to reach for the sky, remember our roots & live deeply. Slanted rays of rain shine down from dark … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (12/09/15)

Posted on December 9, 2015 by tyler4turtles

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Rippling static

Posted on April 24, 2014 by tyler4turtles

Out my windowpane — I see the rippling static of the rain — its drops electric jolts on pavement.

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Solar shortage

Posted on March 6, 2014 by tyler4turtles

A storm rolls in clouds gather round wet bulbs pop on pavement the lights go out.

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Flood of silence

Posted on February 15, 2014 by tyler4turtles

Originally posted on The ancient eavesdropper:
In the winter months we sit immersed by a flood of silence — dormant thoughts germinating beneath the surface.

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At the confluence of earth, ocean and sky

Posted on January 31, 2014 by tyler4turtles

Originally posted on The ancient eavesdropper:
During a rainstorm all is awash in one fluid motion. Trees and seaweed, sand and driftwood dance together with trembling grace, each gesture derived from give and take. Elements churn and collide at the…

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Rainy day redux

Posted on June 25, 2013 by tyler4turtles

A storm magnifies sound, as lines of livid, liquid mallets pound down metallic gutter spouts, striking off clear cannonball cascades that bombard under-eve bouquets harder than hummingbirds or bees at any bloom-side banquet, groundswells steadily gathering ricochets of unladen water … Continue reading →

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Terraform by storm

Posted on June 13, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Originally posted on The ancient eavesdropper:
Raindrops distend from scores of swelling celestial abdomens. Cumulus umbilical clouds channel oblong beads onto umbrellas, birthing belly button ripples in pools below, circumscribing rings around the root and marrow of all living things.…

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Give it a rest thunderheads!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by tyler4turtles

The surging storm sends shivers through the shingles, emitting a cyclone capable of unheard of forces, knocking, quite clearly, upon the front door. It felt a bit drafty and the rafters did quake, as if they could collapse and snap … Continue reading →

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Rhythm to entropy

Posted on May 1, 2013 by tyler4turtles

A canopy of clouds collapse upon the sun, rays shattered with a sharpness akin to countless lightning strikes atop shore pine skeletons. Dead silence rings absolute before the swells rise and rain tap dances on roof top and asphalt keeping tumultuous … Continue reading →