Thunderstorms and Warm Rain...

It's a day of thunderstorms and warm rain today. I am instantly home sick for Memphis, Tennessee. There, it is a normal occurrence. In San Diego, where I now reside, it is a rare thing. Just even hearing thunder might be a once a year thing. I am whirled away to the south, thick trees, the smell of honeysuckle blooms, the air is dense and hovering with humidity. The strong smell of rain. No need to get inside, the rain's just fine. Warm and pleasant. Playfully stabbing the puddles on the asphalt. Putting the tears on my face I never thought I'd have again. Pounding down through the sky, washing and wiping away the memories of yesterday. All that's left is now. Now.