THUNDERHEAD

I used to think a thunderhead was a bad hangover

until I learned a bit about coastal meteorology.

This mountainous mass slowly advanced towards 

my evening perch yesterday evening, a  rain curtain

dangling tantalizingly below.  

It hasn't rained here now for over 50 days, 

so the prospect of its arrival wasn't unwelcome. 

Disappointingly, it stopped short of the reef, 

but not before sending a couple of little fishing 

boats scurrying for cover.