Bloom Boom

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Bloom Boom

16 March 2017

It’s called a super bloom

By reporters in the newsroom.

Winter rain’s brought out desert flowers.

There’s been enough to end the drought,

From barely sprinkles to thundershowers.

Nicer weather is bringing people out

To see the verdant growth mushrooming

And the vibrant hues sprouting.

It looks like a carpet blooming

And the perfect excuse for an outing.

Come Hither Weather

In southern California the air usually flows from the ocean to inland. Periodically in the fall, the air flow is reversed from inland to the ocean. Such a condition is called Santa Ana. Air from inland areas actually blows over desert regions so is warm with very low humidity. That condition happened yesterday and inspired today's poem.

Come Hither Weather

28 November 2011

It’s much too nice to stay

Inside. The temperatures say,

“Come outside and play.”