drought

A well in a drought: parched soil, brown grass, dried-out wooden bucket hanging from a frayed rope. Above in the sky sit white clouds that threaten continued dryness. As a kid I heard the sky is blue from reflecting the ocean, but that’s a misconception. The blue wavelengths scatter across the sky in all directions. Still, looking up I am reminded of vast oceans of water. Sometimes the myths are more comforting.