Rainy Day Recess

Oh summer storm
Saturate my day
Adding flex to stay
Within this repose
Within this recess
I am hidden from
I belong within
This natural space
Thunder begins
Bringing to attention
All in range
To postpone actions
Plans and friends
Sheltered here
My clear pure place
The storm's umbrella
Under which we wait
As a time of respite
From ideas, fate
The timeline stops
Nature's orb of
Healing balance
In awe we witness
Sound and power
Replete in wonder
Grateful for
Inclusion in
Today's rhythm
Without within.

-Kelly Voelker

repose - a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.
recess - a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest.
respite - a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
replete - satisfied and relaxed