After warm sunshine and
The flight of birds,
Clouds darkened the sky,
The forest fell silent and it rained.

Heat crinkles yellow grass
Metallic chimes hardened
Leaves on oaks and cruel is
Afternoon’s whispering air.

Man, plants and animals are restless
It’s harvest time
The gathering of abundance.
Sea breeze cools the brow.

Torrential rain, thunder storm
Hailstones hurt naked flesh
A mournful mule, under a carob tree
Dreams of yesteryear.