At Last Rain And Snow In California

The first of expected El Nino storms arrived in California to deliver much needed snow and rain

To put a dent in the Golden State’s serious drought that for farmers and business a major bane

Suddenly in the pouring rain umbrellas that have not seen any use in years

Along with boots, raincoats and all manner of foul weather gear

Traffic snarled, homeless scattered from the now rushing river beds

Sky resorts clogged  with skiers, snowboarders and kids with sleds

But a couple of storms in January’s first week does not a long term drought end

And may lull Californians into relaxing their conservation of water trend

For today the rain and snow we welcome and look for more

Each drop not converted into flash floods or mudslides will our reservoirs and water tables restore

Thank God it does rain in Southern California regardless of the traffic grief

Pray and dance for more for much needed drought relief

January 5, 2016, Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
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