Thursday, April 07, 2005

The clear and present rumble

The sound of thunder is something I've missed, oddly enough. This summer's return to Singapore shall certainly find me skulking on the balcony as I await the first thunderstorm after my return. That crackling in the sky as a bolt of sound drops before the imminent pattering of rain. A tropical thunderblast, I'd say, is something I'd give half a chocolate brownie for.

I want to go whitewater rafting this summer. Somewhere - anywhere. Somewhere spectacular would be nice. It wouldn't be much of a change from my present situation - sitting within a confined space, gazing ahead as I manoeuvre my arms in a vain attack on waves crashing over, overwhelming both mind and body in a relentless assault as my heart struggles to keep pace with the glucose rush demanded by the overworked brain. Did I mention trying to avoid drowning?

I've just seen a streak of lightning - that's the downside to the thunderstorm - almost forgot that. Cosy indoors; having a chat with Messrs Rang, Dale, Ritter and Moore.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

you still at it Jason!!!

time spent blogging could be time spent securing that distinction

Anonymous said...

A dense wall of rock
marks the end of your tunnel.
Push, break through and breathe.

Spring brings life and hope;
creatures emerge from dim holes,
fingernails regrow.

May the best of luck
be granted to you this week,
though quite redundant.