It was only ten days ago that spring arrived. That very afternoon, after a series of storms rolled through, and the sun popped out briefly between the hail and rain showers, a brilliant and wide-banded rainbow appeared. It didn't last long, and it got smaller as I watched it. I was lucky to grab my camera moments before it completely faded away and disappeared forever. This picture was snapped about a minute before it evaporated. This rainbow only lived about two or three minutes. The first rainbow of spring! I am confident there will be more.It reminded me of this famous poem by Emily Dickinson. Enjoy! And keep looking for rainbows!
On This Long Storm The Rainbow Rose
On this long storm the Rainbow rose --
On this late Morn -- the Sun --
The clouds -- like listless Elephants --
Horizons -- straggled down --
The Birds rose smiling, in their nests --
The gales -- indeed -- were done --
Alas, how heedless were the eyes --
On whom the summer shone!
The quiet nonchalance of death --
No Daybreak -- can bestir --
The slow -- Archangel's syllables
Must awaken her!
~Emily Dickinson
2 comments:
Great pic! Loved the poem too.
We're having Spring showers here in Youngstown, Ohio but no sign of any rainbows (yet). I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Thanks & glad you enjoyed the poem, too!! I hope you see a rainbow soon! :D
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