Over the drying landscape, a storm approaches from the high Rif of Africa.
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Lightening splits the air over the ocean and the great peels of thunder roll back from the mountain wall.
This is a rare blessing in an Andalucían summer and as it builds in power all within this ecology turn to face the oncoming tormenta.
Fitful djinns brush against the branches which sway with a confused motion as the swallows leave the sky in search of shelter and succor.
As the first heavy fat drops fall into the grey dust, the warmth of the dry earth is released into the air like a rich olfactory offering to all.
In this moment, one feels the mountain open herself fully to the beneficent rain.
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Photo: North Africa from Saladaviciosa. Courtesy of the author.