Apologies to the group of the same name, but these are simply the only words that may be used as a title today. The window was beaded with rain when I woke up, and despite my waiting for clear skies and inspiration, neither were forthcoming. I wondered how I could capture in words the tramlines of rain that streaked the glass at regular intervals, as smaller drops clubbed together to give themselves momentum, while smaller 'passengers' stood aside patiently watching their larger companions rush to the bottom of the window.
Tip - tuppa - tat - PLOP
Gentle raindrop percussion,
a wet day tattoo
Here my train of thought was totally wrecked, as my 'phone rang. A friend of mine was nearby, and wondered if I was 'at home'. She's over here for a few days - from Cyprus, no less - and rather than reply to my last letter, she decided to call in person! What a lovely surprise! But it does mean blogging will now come to a grinding halt for the day.
Now my unexpected visitor has left, my grocery shopping has been delivered and I need to unpack the bags and restore order to my kitchen, so see you all tomorrow, Bloglanders...
Im forever having my train of thought crashed headlong so I sympathise!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your visitor!
Fabulous! I LOVE the onomatopoeia! This is a brilliant gem!
ReplyDeleteWe had a beaut of a thunderstorm yesterday. It sounded like a rockband in the sky.
ReplyDeleteI love the word onomatopeoia.
Enjoy! I miss the casual day of my children's childhoods and friends dropping by! People are far too polite now...
ReplyDeleteMany more haikus to you. Loved this!
ReplyDeleteHow nice of a friend to call, enjoy your time together!
ReplyDeleteGreat little glimpse into your day.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice visit with your friend. You mean you can order groceries and they are delivered to you? How nice that would be.
ReplyDeleteWe had one of those odd early-hot days. It went up to 30°C.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful day -- I love the rain poem!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever heard the song "Kathy's Song" by Simon and Garfunkel? Your post made me think of it.
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Look what happened when you talked about the rain. Everyone is listening, drawn in your circle, tapping fingers with yours, getting soaked by your words.
ReplyDeleteRain rain! Send it here!
ReplyDeleteThe inland cheers when clouds appear!
Lakeviewer - your comment is as poetic as my haiku.
ReplyDeleteJewels - Rock on, it seems...
Sniffles and Smiles - onomatopoeia for ever, as long as you can spell it...
Jay - Does this mean you go off the rails?
NB. All the others have an email answer winging behind the scenes ...feel free to join them by emailing me first...
ReplyDeleteNot the man, but the lady from Porlock! Enjoy your time with your friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to cheer up a wet Monday Jinksy. We were all wet, wet, wet here both with rain and in spirirts.
ReplyDeleteJinksy, huge congrats. You are a post of the day with David of Authorblog. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteRain music.
ReplyDeleteDid you get my email about the haiku bloggy festival? I will have to practise a bit first - haven't attempted to write in that format before. It should, I believe, consist of three sentences, each containing five, seven, and five syllables?
Dave King - I need an explanation, please...
ReplyDeleteI love those kinds of surprises. Blogging can wait.. enjoy your friend. :)
ReplyDeleteOh her terrific. I have nobody to drop in here, it's too far removed from anywhere! What a chat you must have!
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