The Show Must Go On
September 4, 2012 
Awoke this morning to the sound of the rain. Like music. A symphony of sound.
Dal niente. Out of the silence. First - quietly. A little pianissimo and then the crescendo...followed by a loud and emphatic fortissimo. Pouring - cats and dogs - as they so like to say.
And then - the diminuendo. A softening..a gentle quieting that finally faded and fell away. Perdendo.
It may be the first time since early June that I awoke to the sweet comfort. A perfect way in which to bid adieu to summer and beckon in this new season.
No matter what - I know - my day is waiting. No matter what - I practice my craft and my art. No matter what - I don my shoes and my camera and go out to look... and to see. What I found - between the mist and the fog and the raindrops - were the dancers. Up on the stage. Dancing their dance while honking and singing their song out loud.
Of course - I thought. No matter what. The show must go on.
Reader Comments (30)
You have captured these birds beautifully. A very peaceful image :)
Wonderful capture of the geese, love the moody tones of it. How wonderful to have rain.....we should get some in a month or two!
Wonderful magic moment! Love the unique soft and mystic atmosphere. Keep the faith, follow your heart and some day your dream will become reality. :)
What a lovely thing to see; even more so that it is saved forever and also shared with us.
Bravo! *standing ovation* (that was absolutely lovely...both words and images!)
A sweet and touching message paired with an absolutely extraordinary image. What a great reward for getting up early!
cool action shot
Marcie That is so beautiful!!! Both the words and the photo!
The harmony, the melody, the rhythm...Awesome! And no matter what, I too practice my art...a day wouldn't be complete if I didn't! Bravo!
And a stunning matching image!
Wow! Great shot. Love it.
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Beautiful capture in words and photo.
I love this show Marcie ;-))
I have never read a more beautiful description of awakening to the symphony of rain.You took me inside that moment. I'm so glad that your show goes on every day and you bring it here to share with us.
Beautiful! Love your perseverance.
The dancers are wonderful and lift the spirits but I feel that your wonderful words echo my own thoughts, and this is uncanny. I suppose it is the lesson from daily practice to keep on keeping on, that's just about the size of it. The show must go on. I often wonder how you do it? But then I think I am just grateful that you do.
Indeed it must, and when it is as wonderful as this image, there is never a doubt.
xo.
I love the sound of rain when I am tucked up in bed :-)
great way of describing the passing rain.. nice capture too! :)
The mist in this image is divine.
Wonderful description of the passing scene and capture to match!!!
What a dreamy look this has. Beautiful work!
I am a lover of rain...and this is why!
Avec cet effet vaporeux, cela produit une ambiance très esthétique.
Great writing and a very apt image to go with it. You are right - there is something very elemental about the sound of rain and the smells that accompany it. If only we could control its arrival better!
Very nice image of motion, flight, alignment, beauty.
Gorgeous words and gorgeous photo. I love the imagery of the rain as music.
A lovely lovely post. Glad to have found you via write on edge.
Your words and image are brilliant. Sweet rain, I'd love to hear the sound of it but my sweet husband would not. The grapes still need harvesting...... so I'll wait patiently and be inspired by your beauty.
How fun it must be to slice through the mist a foot or two above the water. I really hope it isn't lost on geese! Great shot Marcie!