Vacation weather fades
Encroaching tourists gone
Sun shines in weaker splays
Showers sweeten apples
Everything much regreened
Like second spring has sprung
October ‘round corner
Fresh paint on undergrowth
Yes! scorch memories fade
Overcoats are pulled out
Unruly goldenrod
Rules fence lines; honeybees
We’ve survived heat records,
Eating fires, killing drought
Affection for coolness
Takes over Michigan
Hear rain drops from roof edge
Each living thing gives thanks
Revel in nature’s grace
Spirit’s Vessel form (modified with 7 letters/lines in last stanza)
The What’s Going On Mighty Foursome are the hosts and they say:
For your prompt, let us know what’s going on in your corner of the world in terms of WEATHER.
Also linking this to dVerse’ Open Link Night 346
Tao Talk 
That’s beautiful. I’m so glad you are getting so gentle weather.
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We suffered all summer and feel now is a loving respite from nature. I pray we have a real winter with real snow and lots of it.
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I hope you get the winter you want. I’m not a fan of snow as I rarely see it but I understand that it’s important in your part of the world.
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Thank you. I never prayed for snow before, but these last couple of winters we didn’t get much, and yes it is very important to this part of the world.
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How strange the weather must be when you can’t rely on the seasonal changes you are used too. I hope your snow prayers are answered.
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<3
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Thank goodness for the rain! It certainly must be a welcome respite, Lisa. Gorgeous writing as always 🥰🥰
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Thanks much, Sanaa, it is. Good to see you here <3
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Sigh. Lost my first very long comment due to some strange pop-ups that are plaguing me today. First, I love your title. I feel weather is Mother Earth’s voice and she is sounding ever more desperate though not many hear her cries. I love that your weather is changing from heat to more livable temperatures and am so glad you mentioned Michigan, so we know where you are. So welcome the sound of raindrops falling from the roof edge. I’m so glad you came by What’s Going On?, Lisa, and do hope you will come again. Mary has a great prompt for us next week.
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Sherry I left a long comment for you also but when I hit send it disappeared. Hoping you got it. If not, I will try to reconstruct the comment. Thank you for the warm welcome <3
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Mother Nature’s spirit soothing resurfaces …
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<3
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There is something very peaceful about the time when tourists have left, the sun still shines, and apples are ready to pick. It is good to have survived the heat, and looking forward to cooler October IS bliss. Ah, I spent some time in Upper Michigan in August…beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and interesting history there! Nice to meet you, and hope to see you again!
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Mary I’m glad you’ve experienced Upper Michigan in August. I live farther down state, south of Ludington and north of Grand Haven. My son used to go to school up there so I’ve seen its beauty. Thank you for the warm welcome :)
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I think there’s affection for coolness in many places right now…(K)
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How’s your weather been doing??
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It finally stopped raining and it’s cooled down. The air is bad though. It takes autumn a while to arrive here most years.
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“Sun shines in weaker splays . . . ” An example of the transformations in “Weather Spirit’s Vessel.” Indeed, I revel in Nature’s grace.” Thank you for writing to this prompt. Lovely.
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Thank you and you are very welcome.
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If only our weather was like this too
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Sadje, what’s the weather like there now?
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It’s not as hot as it was a couple of weeks ago, but it’s so humid. Walking outside means that one is drenched in sweat even what a pleasant breeze is blowing. I’m hoping October will be better, though our summer does drag into mid November usually.
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Glad it is getting cooler. You need to carry around a squeegee to keep the humidity off :)
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Haha! That’s so true. 😅😅😅
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:) <3
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😛
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I love this…it makes me think of jacket weather and the smell of tobacco barns smoking…I love that smell…here where I live it’s strong every fall.
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Thank you and happy you like it, Max. Never smelled tobacco barns smoking, but I smoked for 18 years (ages 17-35) and would probably run right into one if I smelled that.
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Oh it doesn’t smell like that at all…it has a nice nice smell. Funny thing…Jennifer is from West Virginia and they didn’t have those there either… and when I first met her….she saw a barn smoking and was going to call the fire department…I told her no….lol that is normal. I had to convince her it was normal.
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Oh that’s cool. I’ll have to remember not to get upset if I’m traveling through TN and see a barn smoking :)
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LOL…I wish I could describe the smell…not like a cigar or cig…it’s…Fall. That is the only way I can explain it.
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“Yes! scorch memories fade”…This is the most beautiful feeling of all. It’s wonderful that nature has become cooler and soothing. The spirit brightens up with everything now.
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Indeed, “Someone”. Thanks for reading and your lovely comment.
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Ooops I am Sumana Roy. I didn’t notice that I appeared as Anonymous here.
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OK, good to know, Sumana :)
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There are certain times when the patter of rain brings relief, especially after a long dry spell of weather…
Getting back to a season when life can live more comfortably as well, once holiday times have passed..
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Well said, “Someone.”
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Oh this is totally #PureMichigan Lisa. I love it.
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Thanks much, Colleen. I know you’re feeling it also :)
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This comment was posted by me..
Eileen T O’Neill
http://mypoeticparlance.blogspot.com
Unfortunately it has been listed as Anonymous…
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There seems to be some real issues for WordPress blogs connecting with Blogger blogs. I can’t comment on the blogger blogs anymore. :(
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:( Sorry to hear it. Sometimes I try to comment and the comment disappears; sometimes it needs to be approved before it will show up but I never go back to see if it ever showed up if not moderated. It’s frustrating.
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It is. Now they want you to sign in every time. What is that about? 🤷🏼♀️
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p.s. Good to see you at dVerse LIVE this morning!
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I know! I love seeing you. We will have to get together some time. We want to jaunt over to Lake Michigan yet, this fall. I’ll let you know and maybe we can meet. My hubby can’t get around very well, but we could have lunch or something. xx
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Sounds great, Colleen!
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Thanks for letting me know, Eileen. WP has been making several commenters appear as Someone :(
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I like the pace of this; relentless like the season, heading straight for winter, summer forgotten.
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Thanks, Jane.
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Those Goldenrods are causing havoc with my allergies. Its cooler here today and the heavens have decided not to cry for the day. All this rain makes me moody. I heard on the news our local apple crops won’t be as plentiful due to bad weather back in May. It’s all connected in the cycle with many not making the connection between weather and our food supply. Lovely poetry….
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That was Truedessa
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Ah, Truedessa! Glad to connect Someone to You.
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This is Truedessa
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Thank you, Someone. I know Goldenrod can be a bear for allergies. I recently learned that they can fatten the honeybees up before freezing temps begin. It’s always a little of this and a little of that isn’t it. So sorry to hear about May’s weather affecting the apple crops :(
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I am, once again as of late, a N. MI gal. Spent some time in NC mountains but missed my Lake… Could have used more rain this summer and I KNOW snow is around the corner.
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Hello Margaret. How far north are you? Yes, it has gotten distinctly chillier hasn’t it :)
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Sounds like a relief after a tough summer…
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Yes it is! Glad I got to join in on the LIVE event this morning. Good to see so many happy faces.
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I’m glad you’re getting pleasant weather now!
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Ah, yes! Michigan!! Your first two lines say much. And right now I have a keen affection for coolness!
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Thank you, Yvonne!
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Lovely detail here Lisa to paint a vivid, sensuous picture. Especially love
“Unruly golden rod and “showers sweeten apples”
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Thanks much, Scott.
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A nice poem Li! Old one but so good! xoxo
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Thank you <3
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