damp

damp

the wind came back

and with it the clouds

dense, gray, low-hanging clouds

spitting intermittent rain

trapping the humidity in the air

and keeping everything unrelentingly

damp

after two days of it

nothing is dry

the towels are soggy

the swimsuits won’t dry out

the clothes in the locker smell musty

the tabletops are wet with condensation

the dishes have to be hand dried

the bedsheets feel tacky

even the floors are damp

and stick to your feet

there’s a low spot

on the back of the boat

where the rain puddles up –

I sweep it off regularly

but it keeps bare feet freshly wet

and all the floor rugs heavy with

accumulated moisture

my toes are constantly sticky

is there a way to be grateful

for the dampness?

it’s good for my skin and hair

and it keeps the air cool.

the bees seem to like the humidity

and came to visit us yesterday

thirsty for water.

but personally I’ll be glad

when the sun comes back out!

saturday 23 april

easter 2016
Francis Bay, St. Joh, USVI