first storm of the season

i was awakened this morning by the lovely sound of thunder. it was like heaven. i love storms. i miss storms and rain and cold (no cold here, but i'll take the first two). it was maybe 6:30AM or so and the sun was trying to break through the clouds. there was a diffuse brightness to the room from the backlit clouds and haze. it was difficult, but on occasion i could make out the flash of lightning. the rain sounded so nice. it's been raining for about 5 hours now, and i'm too afraid to look at the weather radar. i'm sure it will end, and too soon, i just don't want to know when.

ah, you crazy rain, why do i love thee so?