Silence after the storm
30th December 2015
30th Dec
Silence after the Storm
Much of the north of the UK and Ireland has been bettered by an ongoing fleet of storms. The source of these severe weather systems is the unique weather phenomenon, El Niño, developing in the South Pacific. However, El Niño has a long arm as its impact is seen in the disruptive and destructive weather that has been pounding the UK.
As each storm crashed into the land, one after the other, man and the land has been humbled. The land is sodden and the rivers swollen. There is no room for any more water and people no longer have the strength to fight it. These storms have not only brought physical damage, but also created a weakening of the will.
Therefore, it is quite wonderful to experience the contrasting stillness after the storm has passed over. For a moment, the day is bright, as the sun picks out the warm colours of the distant hills. Sheep, that are spread over the valley fields, busy themselves with well needed grazing, adding a calm to the scene.
Robins and Blue Tits are out in force, flying from branch to branch, collecting berries. Their energetic activity and sudden burst of colour offer just the very faintest hint of Spring, however far off it really is.
There is now a deep silence that can almost be felt as the silence is in contrast to the force and aggression of the recent storms. It is brighter and the tops of the mountains provocatively peak from the wisps of clouds and mist. It seems that the earth, in a moment of reflection, is taking a deep breath and taking an opportunity to have a good look around.
The world is beautiful and at peace once again, but we now await the possible devastation of Storm Frank. Just a comedy name, but I fear one with a dark sense of humour.
Silence after the Storm
Much of the north of the UK and Ireland has been bettered by an ongoing fleet of storms. The source of these severe weather systems is the unique weather phenomenon, El Niño, developing in the South Pacific. However, El Niño has a long arm as its impact is seen in the disruptive and destructive weather that has been pounding the UK.
As each storm crashed into the land, one after the other, man and the land has been humbled. The land is sodden and the rivers swollen. There is no room for any more water and people no longer have the strength to fight it. These storms have not only brought physical damage, but also created a weakening of the will.
Therefore, it is quite wonderful to experience the contrasting stillness after the storm has passed over. For a moment, the day is bright, as the sun picks out the warm colours of the distant hills. Sheep, that are spread over the valley fields, busy themselves with well needed grazing, adding a calm to the scene.
Robins and Blue Tits are out in force, flying from branch to branch, collecting berries. Their energetic activity and sudden burst of colour offer just the very faintest hint of Spring, however far off it really is.
There is now a deep silence that can almost be felt as the silence is in contrast to the force and aggression of the recent storms. It is brighter and the tops of the mountains provocatively peak from the wisps of clouds and mist. It seems that the earth, in a moment of reflection, is taking a deep breath and taking an opportunity to have a good look around.
The world is beautiful and at peace once again, but we now await the possible devastation of Storm Frank. Just a comedy name, but I fear one with a dark sense of humour.