The cool air
The Cool Air lookouts of old sitting above the low trees semi-arid landscape Living on one of the highest points in our small city yields a very nice view. The land falls away down a hill to an ancient trail. This geography affords a view across several miles. Sitting in my new favorite chair my gaze is drawn to a distant water tower. teasing clouds playful dragons mock the earth farmers hope Beyond that tower are more miles of gently rolling earthscape. Some of the area is sprouting homes, some is still fertile farmland. Farmland bare following harvest. Tilled and prepped with the promise of another year's crops. Winter wheat is already planted needing rain to encourage growth. the blue sky now empty of the morning clouds fall in the cool air Continuing to set new highs for each day, the climate is not cooperating with the farmers. Clouds form then clouds fly away, Hope lost for the gentle water to nourish the earth's thirst. But for this day the air is cool givi
