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 giving a touch of fall to my heart and soul.

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