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It never rains in Southern California
The rains have come to Southern California.
I watch them from the front seat of my home.
The wind shield is foggy and my visibility low.
Just outside stands a lone orange tree.
The tree is heavy and bright with ripe fruit.
Although the skies are whipping the rain
and being forceful with what they do,
the tree only slightly sways and isn't going anywhere.
It stands knowing it's purpose
and is happy being just what it is.
Ray Strickland
Dec.2010
