Spring Shower

This evening we had a substantial spring shower.  We needed the rain.  And, the spring flowers will, no doubt, be popping out in full vigor the rest of the week.

Initially, the sky darkened to the north.  The rain started before the clouds rolled in.  The sun was shining brightly as the large drops fell.  I was expecting a rainbow, but not even a hint would be seen today.  We did see many lightning strikes and heard some powerful thunder.  Buddy cowered in the corner of the front porch.  Buddy does not like thunder.

Eventually, the entire sky darkened and more rain fell.  The bright colors of spring; greens, white, pinks and purples; became more bold in contrast to the deepening grey veil.   The colors scattered among the woodland trees were beautiful.

The rain ended, the evening refreshed. 

And, I am delighted to know that there are plenty more spring riches to come.  After all, spring officially begins tomorrow.