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Lightning, Thunder, and Rain … at Last!

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I know it’s been dry and you want it to rain,

But I saw a flash in the sky,

You tell me it’s safe and it won’t cause me pain,

But take me inside where it’s dry.

I heard a loud boom and a rumbling growl,

It sounds pretty scary to me,

I’m trying my best not to let loose and howl,

To be what you want me to be.

 


What flashes of light and that fierce rumbling boom,

My courage is fading so fast,

Let’s sit on the couch, just move over, make room,

We’ll snuggle until it is past.

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42 thoughts on “Lightning, Thunder, and Rain … at Last!

  1. kagould17's avatar

    Rain is a good thing. We could use a deluge here. Happy Sunday Anneli. Allan

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  2. John's avatar

    Lucky you getting some rain! It sounds so relaxing. ☺️

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  3. Ursula's avatar

    I had such a good feeling while watching your video. I felt so cozy inside and watch this rain coming down on your garden. Please send me some over, we need it!

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful post, it made my evening.

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  4. Writing to Freedom's avatar

    I bet you and your garden are happy, if not your dog!

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  5. belindagroverphotography's avatar

    I love the sound of rain; you won’t have to water your garden for a while!

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  6. shoreacres's avatar

    Ahem. In the past week, I thought I’d received six inches of rain. Nope. It turned out to be 9.2″ and the inevitable street and bayou flooding commenced. It’s the old feast or famine business. Today, the sun finally came out, the rain stopped, and plenty of people are saying, “I don’t care how hot it gets; at least it’s not going to rain this week.”

    This time around, it was tropical downpours, without much lightning and thunder at all. I think I know a four-footed one who would have appreciated that.

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  7. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    Poor little Emma! She’s so sweet. Dogs have such sensitive ears that for them, a thunder storm must sound like the end of the world! Great that you got rain. Some dribbles here; enough to keep things a bit moist, but no storms.

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  8. Unknown's avatar

    I love that rain, but could do without the lightning! We are in store for some rain overnight and I am hoping that is all it will be. The video was wonderful! Love the sound of a downpour. — Sonja

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    • wordsfromanneli's avatar

      I was glad to see it. That was a couple of days ago, but we’re having a repeat performance tonight. Much needed. No need to water the garden tomorrow. What will we do with all that spare time?!

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  9. Book Club Mom's avatar

    Nothing like having a cuddle during a thunderstorm!

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  10. Flowerpoet's avatar

    A beautiful and compassionate poem. You do understand your canine companion. I once had a friend who as a young girl would run and hide under her bed during thunderstorms. She would have understood your dog friend too. 🤗💕

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  11. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    That is precious. I feel your dog’s worry and fear. He’s like my Casey who is afraid of everything!

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  12. Jennie's avatar

    Awww… storms are a terrible thing for dogs to endure.

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  13. Jo's avatar

    Aww, what a scared little sweetheart! That rain is so heavy though…

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  14. roughwighting's avatar

    Aww, poor doggie. I’d love to know why the majority of dogs are so petrified of storms, particularly thunder and lightning. Does it go back to ancient days when they were unprotected and cowering in the bushes? I know our dog never slept in our bed until a thunderstorm approached. Then he begged, jumped up, tore under the sheets and shook so much so did the bed. ;-0

    We could use some of your rain, though.

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  15. markbierman's avatar

    Poor pup, he looks so worried. My parents had a dog that was terrified of thunder and he would hide under the kitchen table.

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  16. The Mindful Migraine Blog's avatar

    My pups are scared of the thunder too (and fireworks)!

    Hope the rain brings new life to your garden, Linda 🙂

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  17. D. Wallace Peach's avatar

    Looks like a much needed soaking, Anneli. Poor Emma with the thunder, but I’m guessing that some cuddles on the couch got her through it. 🙂

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