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May 20, 2026

Words Worth

Some amazing words to describe the indescribable.

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Petrichor

Each raindrop fallsa miniature explosionin the dustshooting tiny parcelsof scent skywardin the breezeto hint a promiseof hope beneaththe blackened hillsbeyond the wildfire. (thinking of my home province thirsting for rain in a terrible fire season) Petrichor – the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. Each raindrop seems to burst forth a million

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Pluviophile

Who doesn’t like rain? Sure there are those days you get caught out with your umbrella still in the hall closet; or you are stuck in the middle of nowhere with a flat; but by and large there is just something about a rainy day that makes you want to

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Nemophilist

Deep loam callshumid ‘neath the firsand soaring cedarscreating a dark canopy of motionagainst the leaden sky. Deep loam callssilent size 4 footfallsbetween the swaying fernsand hoary beards of ancient giantswatching children play. Deep loam callsnarrow deer tracksovergrown green carpetssoft like feathers – the perfect bedfor childhood daydreams. ml’23 When you

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Ceraunophile

Feel the electric, ions charged,swooping down, bending trees,whole,it roars in my ears. I stand, feet planted,and wait for the tiger,to lick my face,in the dark. Hands touch, silent static,burning, unspoken heat,shadowed dark in the light,that flashes. Feel the electric ozone passion,chest hairs on end, breathing deep,I can feel the shingles,between