For the next half of National Poetry Month 2017,
Malvina will Sing It, and I'll write a poem in response.
Another unifying topic in Malvina Reynolds' songs is the environment. The next few days will feature songs written in the 1960's and 1970's, but which are fresh and topical today.
Ode to an Inch of Life-Giving Rain
Oh, Rain!
You fall so abundantly further east
but we treasure every hundredth of an inch
here on the western high plains.
Oh, Rain!
You have rescued the wheat crop,
not to mention the Russian Olives
in the windbreak on the north side of the house.
Oh, Rain!
You lift every spirit.
Are your ears burning? The inch that fell last night
is the topic of every conversation at the post office.
©Mary Lee Hahn, 2017
Beautiful song, and you're right, we relish every drop, and remember those afternoon rains we don't have any more. Love the 'small town' feel of your poem.
ReplyDeleteYou have been doing an amazing job this month! You really picked an inspiring source/topic in Malvina.
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