The Start of Summer

In the dark, I waited for a thunderstorm to arrive and break the humidity. The stifling air was still, hot and thick. The approaching storm rumbled mightily in the distance. In the still gloom, I noticed the season’s  first lightning bug waft its way high into the trees.

And then the rain came. At first, a distant rushing sound that drew closer. Then a downpour, lashing wind,  blinding flashes of lightning. I stepped back form the edge of the porch so I didn’t get soaked. It became cool.

Summer has arrived. The blistering heat, the sweltering humidity.  And cooling thunderstorms.

Beautiful.

copyright 2013 Magnus Incognito

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