Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.
John Updike
Copyright 2012 by DM Denton
So the rain never left us, just hesitated to refresh us, while hoping to remind us
that nothing grows with sun alone; thirst is one moment closer to hunger, and heat can wear out its welcome
for those who look for the willowherb to rise in sight of water, and the lily pad to float and blossom further out of its depths.
©Artwork and writing, unless otherwise indicated, are the property of Diane M Denton. Please request permission to reproduce or post elsewhere with a link back to bardessdmdenton. Thank you.
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Oh beautiful, beautiful beautiful… you are a wonderful being, bringing such joy into the world x
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Laurel, what a sweet comment. Thank you. I cherish your words and your friendship!
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praying for rain here
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I pray you receive some soon. Thanks for your visit.
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Yes…blessed is the rain. Love your beautiful paintings as always. Waterlilies are so pretty bobbing on top of lakes… We’ve been getting some good afternoon rains this summer and could have a category 1 hurricane bearing down on Florida by the weekend…we’re keeping an eye on it.
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Waterlilies are so beautiful and amazing. Glad you have had some nice rainfalls, but hoping the hurricane misses you. Blessings for you, and everyone, to stay safe!
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Hi! I’ve nominated your blog for the ‘One Lovely Blog Award’. Thank you so much for your amazing blog!
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Susan
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Thank you so much, Susan. How very kind of you! Blessings, Diane
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Once again, Diane, you have showered us with blessings in words and painting! I feel my spirit rising with this willowherb from the succour of your post here.
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The blessings is all mine in the chance to share and know that I can send some positivity out there. Thanks so much for the beautiful comment, Rose!
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Hi Diane,
lovely painting/drawing and poem! Life can’t do without water… so true!
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Hi Ina, and thank you!
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Water is life…more fluid than stone, serene than fire, durable than wood…It’s the blood of blood…
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Powerful way of putting it Michael! Thank you.
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“Blessed is the rain”–oh, Amen! I “go to church” online in Southlake, TX–and last week they were praying fervently for rain, in desperate need. This weekend they reported with great rejoicing and thanksgiving, that they had RAIN!! Your words and art always make for a refreshing (as rain) visit, Diane–and I was ready for it, after a heat wave that was so uncomfortable. God bless you–love, Caddo
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PS: I wrote my poem with “Dead Man’s Bells” in it; will post soon–and I linked back to your poem/post–I can’t thank you enough for the inspiration and useful information!!
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Beautiful painting Diane and nature blossoms just as assuredly as you are xx
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So sorry to be so late in replying, Jane … thought I had. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment. Blessings!
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