It hardly rains
but when it pours
on sleepy desert ground
the speedy changes
to the land
will certainly astound.

A dried-up creek
now overflows
expanding to a lake.
And dormant life-forms
eggs and seeds
immediately awake.

The dry red dirt
transforms into
a carpet made of flowers.
And tiny creatures
start to hatch
within a few short hours.

With decorations
all in place
the waterbirds arrive.
Providing
lots of music.
Now the party’s come alive!

First Published in CSIRO’s Scientriffic #66 2009

Image by G.C. from Pixabay